Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is currently seeking a Conflicts Reporting Analyst to join our winning team, located in our Washington, D.C. 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 Reporting 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. The weekly schedule is Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday. As a Conflicts Reporting Analyst at Latham, you will prepare, analyze, interpret, and act upon conflicts reports regarding incoming attorneys and new client business.  The Analyst will communicate with attorneys responsible for matters that present a potential conflict; evaluate information obtained from attorneys; and assist with the resolution of all conflicts issues that arise during the attorney hiring and new business processes while accomplishing 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 and finalizing conflict check reports using the firm’s automated conflicts database to be sent to attorneys and other staff
• Updating and inputting data into the conflicts and financial databases; using internal and external information resources to confirm the accuracy of the information
• 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 Assistants & Analysts and assisting with their orientation and training
• Supporting project requests from the Ethics Committee, Client Intake Committee, the Deputy General Counsel, 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
• Performing other duties related to the Conflicts’ Department’s responsibilities as needed

As a Conflicts Reporting Analyst, you will be expected to apply your organizational and communication skills while displaying a positive, high-energy attitude. The successful Analyst must have the organizational skills needed to manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple projects simultaneously. The successful Conflicts Reporting Analyst will exhibit an advanced ability to perceive and analyze problems and develop alternative strategies to solve them, as well as initiative, self-motivation, and an ability to work independently. An ideal candidate must have well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to effectively interface with attorneys, management, support staff and outside contacts, and the ability to work in a team environment with a customer service focus.  Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are required, and the ability to serve as a mentor to more junior Analysts and provide constructive commentary regarding their work product and expertise.  Relevant law or professional services firm experience is desired. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.  A minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor’s degree. The ability to work flexible hours and to provide coverage for the department on weekdays after regular business hours, on weekends, or holidays on a rotating schedule with other Conflicts Department staff is preferred. 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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