Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, a global Am Law 50 firm, is seeking a Conflicts Analyst to join the Office of the General Counsel.

The offices we are considering are: Century City, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego (Del Mar), San Diego (Downtown), San Francisco, and Silicon Valley.

Fully remote role supporting a Pacific-time schedule. Must be located in the West Coast.

Job Summary

The Conflicts Analyst is a member of Sheppard Mullin’s Office of the General Counsel. Working under the direction of the Conflicts Supervisor and other in-house counsel, the Conflicts Analyst reports on potential conflicts of interest relating to matter intake and lateral hiring.

Essential Functions

Collaborate with attorneys in the Office of General Counsel to research, analyze, and resolve conflicts of interest
Review client/matter intake forms and ensure completeness and accuracy.
Review searches and reports for clients, matters, lateral attorney candidates and/or other new business, using the Firm’s conflicts and intake databases.
Ability to articulate in writing the key findings in the form of a summary or report.
Monitor and address all incoming email to shared department email inbox for urgent requests.

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
Experience with clearing/resolving conflicts preferred (i.e. reviewing engagement letters and contacting partners)

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Computer/Software Knowledge

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.

Work Environment

Working indoors with limited exposure to hazards (only those that customarily come up in working in a high-rise or office building).
Indoor office work environment in a cubical or like workstation.
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.

California: The pay range for this position is $37.00 to $56.00 per hour.

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.

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