In this BRB jobs update, I’m pleased to spotlight an open position at Farella: “Conflicts Analyst” —
- The Conflicts Analyst supports the delivery of quality legal services to clients by ensuring that the full administrative process for the intake of new matters is completed, including conflict clearance through accurate and thorough searching of parties for potential conflicts of interest.
- This position is based in San Francisco, CA but may be a hybrid position or a fully remote position in CA.
The Day-to-Day
- Identifies and analyzes potential risk considerations associated with new client and matter openings.
- Reviews conflict requests for completeness and accuracy, conducting corporate structure research as needed to verify and supplement party information.
- Conducts conflict searches within the Firm’s databases in support of new business intake, lateral hiring, and business development initiatives.
- Collaborates with Conflicts Attorneys and Firm personnel to resolve questions and clarify client and party information.
- Maintains the conflicts database, ensuring accurate and complete documentation of legal and business conflicts.
- Reviews client engagement agreements to confirm compliance with Firm templates and standards and provides relevant information and analysis to support the Business Intake Committee in evaluating and approving new client and matter requests.
- Tracks, monitors and follows up on outstanding intake requests and documentation, including engagement letters, Outside Counsel Guidelines, and conflict waivers and ensures all intake documents are properly profiled in accordance with Firm procedures.
- Processes and manages requests to update or modify client and matter information, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience: Conflicts Analysts are required to have a minimum of two (2) years prior law firm conflicts and new business intake experience.
Education: High school diploma or GED required. College degree desirable.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Solid understanding of the key elements of conflict clearance and law firm new business intake requirements.
- Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite software (Word and Outlook)
- Familiarity with automated law firm conflicts and risk management applications and ability to attain an advanced knowledge of programs used by the firm (Aderant Sierra, iManage Conflict Manager and iManage Security Policy Manager) and use of corporate research resources (including CapitalIQ).
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment and to work proactively.
- Strong time management skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment; ability to coordinate multiple tasks concurrently and meet deadlines.
- Strong organizational skills, interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
- Demonstrate sound judgment and ability to maintain strict confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
Who We Are:
Farella Braun + Martel is a leading Northern California law firm representing corporate and private clients in sophisticated business transactions and complex commercial, civil and criminal litigation. Clients seek our imaginative legal solutions and the dynamism and intellectual creativity of our lawyers. We are headquartered in San Francisco and maintain an office in the Napa Valley that is focused on the wine industry.
Farella’s commitment to supporting the industries of Northern California and our entrepreneurial responsiveness to the regional demands have driven our growth and evolution. Nimbleness and opportunistic management have propelled our success for over 60 years. From trial prowess in high-stakes litigation to utility-scale renewable energy project development and complex
For more about the firm, see their careers page. And see the complete job posting for more details on the position, and to apply.
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