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    Conflicts Analyst - Seattle, United States - Cooley

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    Conflicts Analyst

    Cooley is seeking a Conflicts Analyst to join the Business Intake and Conflicts Team.

    Position summary:


    The Conflicts Analyst is responsible for the identification, analysis, and resolution of all conflicts requests, using independent judgment and demonstrating a thorough understanding of the business needs when clearing incoming work and candidates.

    Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:


    Position responsibilities:
    Analyze and process all conflict requests to ensure that all firm engagements and hires are clear from a business and ethical perspective
    Prepare database search terms and create conflicts reports for related parties, for all requests including high volume, bulk searches
    Perform corporate research to confirm the identity of related parties and address any potential conflicts or high-profile issues
    Identify existing and potential conflicts for each request by reviewing and analyzing conflicts reports and supporting documents
    Understand and interpret database results and conflicts reports for firm partners, counsel, attorneys and professional staff
    Prepare concise, comprehensive descriptions of prospective conflicts landscape based on the rules of professional conduct for attorneys and other submitters
    Interact regularly with partners - through email and telephone to investigate and discuss potential issues and propose solutions in connection with conflict clearances
    Provide regular updates to responsible attorneys and other users in connection with conflicts clearances
    Maintain conflicts resolution notes and responses for each request
    Request waivers for all matters requiring consent and confirm that all conflicts have been resolved
    Draft conflict waivers and engagement letters as necessary
    Inform and advise firm attorneys and counsel of any special circumstances surrounding complicated requests
    Draft and implement necessary ethical screens
    Awareness of current legal trends and information
    Perform conflicts case law and legal ethics research
    Provide conflicts training for secretaries, and other staff, as needed
    All other duties as assigned or required

    Skills and experience:

    Required :
    Available to work overtime (including weekends if not part of ones dedicated schedule), as required
    Proficiency in IntApp Open and Contract Express or similar programs
    2+ years direct applicable experience, which could include experience within a law firm, legal environment or conflicts department
    Knowledge of American Bar Association's Model Rules of Professional Conduct and California State Bar Association's Rules of Professional Conduct
    Overall understanding of a corporate law practice
    Experience conducting legal and corporate research

    Preferred :
    Bachelor's Degree, JD strong preferred Knowledge and experience with complete conflicts resolution strongly preferred
    Paralegal Certificate preferred or completion of an ethics course in paralegal program
    Prior experience as a paralegal or legal researcher in a law firm

    Competencies:
    Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
    Good judgment, strong analytical and critical thinking skills
    Strong organizational skills with attention to details
    Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
    Comfortable in a fast-paced, challenging environment
    Able to prioritize and juggle multiple tasks
    Capable of and comfortable with communicating professionally with attorneys, directors, and managers
    Ability to take on time sensitive matters while recognizing legal ethical rules
    Excellent customer service skills
    The expected hourly pay range for this position is $ $46.00. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.

    We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits.

    In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 20 days of Paid Time Off ("PTO") and 10 paid holidays each year.

    We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.

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