Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is currently seeking a Conflicts Analyst to join our winning team, located in our Washington, D.C. or New York office. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation and collaboration. The Conflicts Analyst will receive a generous total compensation package. Bonuses are awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program including healthcare, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401k plan, and more! In addition, employees receive 10 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure. As a Conflicts Analyst at Latham, you will contribute your expertise to analyzing, interpreting, and acting upon conflicts reports regarding incoming attorneys and new client business. The Analyst communicates with attorneys responsible for matters that present a potential conflict; evaluates information obtained from attorneys; and assists with the resolution of all conflicts issues that arise during the attorney hiring and new business processes. Your responsibilities as a Conflicts Analyst will include these and other critical functions:  

• Validating the requirements for the conflicts check with the attorney requesting the report, covering issues such as lateral candidate portable or non-portable business and new client co-parties, adverse parties, and subsidiaries or affiliated entities
• Preparing the request to, and following up with, Conflicts Department staff regarding potential new business clients or matters, and lateral candidates’ client lists or affiliated parties to be checked
• For lateral attorney candidates, communicating with the candidate regarding the Firm’s need for complete and accurate client and related parties information and in distinguishing portable and non-portable business
• Administering the conflicts review for all lateral attorney candidates, which includes assisting the candidate with completion of the conflicts questionnaire, providing oversight to Conflicts staff generating the lateral candidate conflicts report, analyzing the report and summarizing its content, working with Ethics Committee and other attorneys sponsoring the lateral candidate, and resolving potential conflicts with attorneys representing current clients
• Obtaining the necessary guidance from attorneys or other Conflicts staff with understanding the requirements to properly evaluate the conflicts check (lateral candidate, potential client, potential adverse party, etc.)
• Analyzing Conflicts reports to determine those matters that require additional review, communicating follow-up questions to attorneys, or suggesting Ethics Committee action
• Conducting research regarding corporate entities that are subject to conflicts review using a variety of electronic databases, the Internet, and print sources
• Analyzing and replying to attorneys’ responses concerning any potential or actual conflict
• Preparing a summary of information from the conflicts report analysis and follow-up responses, and reporting the information to the attorney who made the request
• Communicating with attorneys by presenting a brief, clear statement of potential conflicts situations recognized in the conflicts reports
• Serving as a mentor to junior Analysts and assists with their orientation and training
• Supporting project requests from the Ethics Committee, Client Intake Committee, the department’s Chief Officer, and others
• Completing special projects on various topics as needed
• Promoting effective work practices, working as a team member, and showing respect for co-workers

As a Conflicts Analyst, you will be expected to apply your organizational and communication skills while displaying a positive, high-energy attitude. The successful Conflicts Analyst candidate must exhibit an advanced ability to perceive and analyze problems and develop alternative strategies to solve them, well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, the ability to effectively interface with attorneys, management, support staff and outside contacts, as well as organizational skills needed to manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines.  The successful candidate must have a minimum of three years (3) relevant library or paralegal experience performing research functions, or related law firm experience is desired. A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree may be considered in lieu of related law firm experience.  Knowledge and proficiency of PC applications, including MS Office is required.  Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the "Apply Now" link. Latham & Watkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity, equal opportunity and sustainability enables Latham & Watkins to draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms.

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