What are the responsibilities and job description for the Conflicts Analyst (Multiple Offices) position at Sheppard Mullin?
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP, a global Am Law 50 firm, is seeking an experienced Conflicts Analyst.
This position will support the West Coast business hours of 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM or 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM (Pacific Time).
Responsibilities
Required Qualifications:
Education
Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree
Computer/Software Knowledge
Required
Illinois: The wage range for this position is: $40.00 - $60.00 per hour. This position is eligible for medical, vision, and dental insurance. Please note that the foregoing compensation and benefit information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to Illinois Equal Pay Act.
Washington D.C.: The pay range for this position is: $37.00 - $56.00 per hour. Medical, vision, and dental coverage is available, including coverage for dependents and domestic partners. Please note that the foregoing compensation and benefit information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position as of the time of this posting and is provided pursuant to the District of Columbia Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act of 2023.
We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Sheppard Mullin is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, protected medical condition, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Req: #2025-3299
This position will support the West Coast business hours of 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM or 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM (Pacific Time).
- This position has a remote work arrangement with the ability to work from home.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and summarize potential conflicts of interest with a lateral hire’s portable and former matters.
- Conduct factual research using internal and external resources, which may include researching corporate relationships (using LexisNexis, D&B, web publications and similar public databases) and discussions with attorneys and/or legal support staff to gather information and/or clarification regarding a party or matter.
- Perform conflicts research, database maintenance, data entry, and special projects, as requested.
- Communicate with recruiting to ensure deadlines are being met and answer questions regarding candidate completion.
- Respond to questions from laterals about their submissions and the conflicts portal.
- Respond to inquiries timely and effectively.
- Collaborate with attorneys and analysts in the Office of General Counsel to research, analyze, and resolve conflicts of interest.
- Review lateral submissions to ensure completeness and accuracy. Communicate with the lateral to obtain additional information as needed to complete the search and analysis.
- Create and review searches and reports for lateral attorney candidate clients and matters using the Firm’s conflicts and intake databases.
- Clearly articulate key findings in written summaries or reports.
Required Qualifications:
- 2 years’ experience within conflicts administration at a mid to large size law firm
- Experience with iManage, LegalKey, Intapp, or similar Conflicts administration software
- Basic typing skills (at least 40 wpm)
- Proficiency with Outlook, Word and Excel
- Ability to compile, review, filter, synthesize, and interpret information which is varied in content and format
- Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, and make decisions when appropriate
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply the applicable rules of professional conduct regarding conflicts of interest
- Strong research skills using internal and external resources.
- Proven aptitude to quickly learn new applications
- Strong organizational skills, including the ability to produce a high quality and accurate work product with minimal supervision
- Ability to work effectively with attorneys and staff at all levels
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Education
Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree
Computer/Software Knowledge
Required
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Experience with database search systems such as Elegrity (now iManage) E-VALUATE, Legal Key, and/or IntappOpen.
- You will be based in one of our local Sheppard Mullin offices but will be allowed to work from home.
- You are required to come into the office on an as-needed basis.
- Overtime will be required on occasion as the workload demands.
Illinois: The wage range for this position is: $40.00 - $60.00 per hour. This position is eligible for medical, vision, and dental insurance. Please note that the foregoing compensation and benefit information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to Illinois Equal Pay Act.
Washington D.C.: The pay range for this position is: $37.00 - $56.00 per hour. Medical, vision, and dental coverage is available, including coverage for dependents and domestic partners. Please note that the foregoing compensation and benefit information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position as of the time of this posting and is provided pursuant to the District of Columbia Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act of 2023.
We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Sheppard Mullin is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, protected medical condition, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Req: #2025-3299
Salary : $37 - $60