Legal Staff Paralegal in San Francisco, CA

Law Firm

San Francisco, CA

Legal Staff Paralegal in San Francisco, CA

Legal Staff

2-4 yrs required

No

Job Title: Conflicts Analyst

Job Responsibilities:
- Review and analyze conflict of interest reports to identify potential conflicts of interest and provide meaningful information upon request, including verification of client names.
- Prepare clear and concise reports documenting the results of specific conflict searches and highlight areas of potential conflict.
- Conduct research in the law firm's internal and external databases to determine whether actual or potential conflicts exist.
- Collaborate with attorneys to document conflict clearances on new business submissions.
- Review submitted data for new client and client/matter acceptance, ensuring the accuracy and quality of information and potential client relationships.
- Provide telephone assistance and respond to inquiries from Conflict Researchers and end users regarding conflict of interest checks, client/matter status, and end-user system support.
- Perform other duties as requested and assigned.

Education and Experience Information:
- A Bachelor's degree (.) from a four-year college or university in Paralegal Studies or Business is required.
- A minimum of two (2) years of law firm experience in conflicts/new business intake is required. A Juris Doctorate will offset the experience requirement.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and strong research skills are necessary.
- Knowledge of database architecture or programming is a plus, with a proven aptitude to learn new software applications.
- Prior experience in utilizing automated conflicts systems is preferred.

The role requires advanced oral and written communication skills, including the ability to understand, analyze, and prepare complex reports and discuss conflicts issues with attorneys. The candidate must have the ability to respond to inquiries from law firm personnel. Additionally, the candidate must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions, as well as interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

The position demands the ability to work effectively and provide quality work under extremely tight deadline pressure. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, independent thinking, and decision-making under pressure are essential. The candidate must manage multiple priorities and be willing to work the hours necessary to complete the job.

Salary Information:
The expected annual salary for this position ranges from $60,000 to $75,000. The salary offered will be determined by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, experience level, education/training, and relevant skills.