Conflicts Analyst

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

H1: Join Cooley as a Conflicts Analyst and help us ensure that our firm engagements and hires are clear from a business and ethical perspective.

H2: Analyze, Resolve, and Communicate: The Role of a Conflicts Analyst at Cooley

Law Firm seeking Conflicts Analyst

Are you a skilled analyst with a strong understanding of legal ethics and corporate law? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment? If so, Cooley is looking for a Conflicts Analyst to join our Business Intake and Conflicts Team. In this role, you will use your independent judgement to analyze and resolve conflicts requests, ensuring that all firm engagements and hires comply with our ethical standards.

Position Summary:

As a Conflicts Analyst at Cooley, you will be responsible for identifying, analyzing, and resolving conflicts requests. This includes preparing database search terms, creating conflicts reports, and performing corporate research to confirm the identity of related parties. You will also interact regularly with firm partners to investigate potential issues and propose solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Analyze and process all conflict requests to ensure compliance with ethical standards
Prepare database search terms and conflicts reports for related parties
Conduct corporate research to identify potential conflicts or high-profile issues
Communicate with firm partners to investigate and resolve potential issues
Draft conflict waivers and engagement letters as necessary
Provide conflicts training for staff and maintain conflicts resolution notes
Stay informed about current legal trends and information

Skills and Experience:

To be successful in this role, you should have:

2+ years of experience in a law firm or legal environment, with knowledge of legal ethics and corporate law
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in IntApp Open and Contract Express or similar programs
Availability for overtime, including weekends if needed

Competencies:

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Comfortable in a fast-paced, challenging environment
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks

Salary Information:

The expected hourly pay range for this position is - , depending on geographic location, experience, and skillset. In addition to the salary, Cooley offers a full range of elective benefits including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and 20 days of paid time off per year. We also provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits.

Join us at Cooley as a Conflicts Analyst and play a crucial role in ensuring that our firm operates with the highest ethical standards. Apply now and become a part of our dynamic team!

Medical, Health Savings Account, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Commuter Benefits, Life Insurance, AD&D, Long-term Care Coverage, Backup Care, Paid Time Off, Holidays, Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits

Conflict Resolution, Database Management, Legal and Corporate Research, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Analytical Skills, Critical Thinking, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Customer Service

Bachelor's Degree, JD or Paralegal Certificate preferred

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to the hiring manager via email at [contact email]. Please include "Conflicts Analyst" in the subject line.

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's Degree, JD or Paralegal Certificate preferred

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