Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant
transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal
strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or
high-stakes. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of
precision and vision.
Based in any U.S. office, the Conflict Analyst will be responsible for
processing conflicts searches using Firm and third-party research databases.
This role includes: 1) researching company information from external sources, 2)
searching internal proprietary databases, and 3) selecting and analyzing the
conflicts results while highlighting critical issues and communicating this
information directly with firm partners.
The position requires acute attention to detail, as well as organizational and
researching capabilities. The Conflicts Analyst role will need to understand
legal conflicts, related ethical rules, and current developments in professional
services risk management. This position is responsible for upholding the
standards of quality, consistency, accuracy, thoroughness, and customer service
as defined and implemented by the Department.
This position reports to the Intake/Conflicts Manager and will work closely with
firm attorneys, other Conflicts Analysts, the Conflicts/New Matters Manager, as
well as other members of the New Business Intake and Conflicts Departments.
Responsibilities include:
* Reviewing intake requests to ensure clarity in regard to the matter for the
new or existing client.
* Conducting research on new intake requests against the firms conflicts
database and other resources.
* Data entry, search and analysis of conflicts data into the Firm’s conflicts
and new matter intake systems in accordance with Firm policies and
procedures.
* Conducting research via external sources to establish corporate structures
and management profiles.
* Verifying that all conflicts reports are complete, consistent and accurate
and adhere to established standards and procedures for all conflicts of
interest searches performed Firm-wide.
* Following up on conflict issues with Partners, Intake/Conflicts Manager,
Office of General Counsel as well as other Firm personnel as necessary.
* Performing data analysis, identifying possible issues and notifying the
requesting attorney or other appropriate party as needed.
* Evaluating conflicts report and clear potential conflicts according to Firm
policies.
* Identifying and escalating conflicts and unresolved issues to the
Intake/Conflicts Manager, requesting attorney or Office of General Counsel.
* Assisting the department with a wide range of research and other requests as
may be assigned.
* Assisting in the training and development of other Conflicts Analysts and/or
Conflicts Clerks.
* Ensuring the timely and efficient processing of conflict requests and their
processing.
* Ensuring accuracy in searching and reporting tasks.
* Contributing to process, procedure, and technology improvements to provide
optimum customer service and efficiency.
* Coordinating with other Analysts and other team members to meet deadlines,
time-sensitive issues and other challenges.
Qualifications:
* Understand legal conflicts and related ethical rules.
* Exceptional critical thinking and analytical skills.
* Excellent decision-making skills and demonstrated ability to think on your
feet.
* Excellent people skills – ability to work in a team oriented and
collaborative environment.
* Excellent customer service skills and proficiencies.
* Comfortable working with attorneys and other legal staff.
* Comfortable in a high demand, fast paced environment.
* Ability to accept direction and constructive feedback.
* Ability to take ownership and work independently to resolve issues.
* Discretion in handling confidential information.
* Ability to work overtime as necessary.
Experience:
* University degree.
* 3-4 years of experience as a Conflict Analyst in a large firm preferable as
well as studies in areas directly applicable to the duties described above
(e.g. paralegal/legal assistant).
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite as well as web-based systems
preferred.
* Familiarity with CMS/Aderant, Dun & Bradstreet, and Hoovers a plus.
Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal
Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law.
Compensation & Benefits:
The annual compensation range for this position is $80-85k. The salary offered
within this range will depend upon qualifications and other operational
considerations.
Benefits offered for this position include health care; retirement benefits;
paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time; parental leave; basic
life insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; as well as discretionary,
performance-based bonuses.
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at staffrecruiting@gibsondunn.com [staffrecruiting@gibsondunn.com]. Our
recruiting support team will respond as soon as possible.
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Gibson Dunn is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all
qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to
ensure an inclusive and accessible hiring experience. The Firm will provide
reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable
participation in the application and recruitment process, unless doing so would
impose an undue hardship, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application,
participate in an interview, or otherwise take part in the recruitment process,
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