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About the Role
The Lateral Conflicts Analyst is responsible for running and analyzing conflicts searches to support the Firm’s lateral hiring process. This role involves researching corporate information, searching internal databases, and analyzing conflicts results for lateral candidates, highlighting critical issues for review by Conflicts Attorneys. The position requires acute attention to detail, strong organizational and research capabilities, and an understanding of legal conflicts of interest, ethical rules, and risk management.
Responsibilities
- Reviewing lateral candidate submissions and matter lists for clarity and completeness, and following up as needed.
- Conducting conflicts searches on lateral candidates against the Firm’s conflicts database and other internal and external resources.
- Performing data entry, searching, and analysis of conflicts data in the Firm’s conflicts and new matter intake systems.
- Conducting research via external sources to establish corporate structures, affiliate relationships, and management profiles.
- Compiling and preparing conflicts reports, identifying and flagging potential conflicts for attorney assessment.
- Verifying the completeness, consistency, and accuracy of all conflicts reports.
- Supporting the implementation and maintenance of ethical screens for incoming lateral attorneys.
- Maintaining accurate records of clearance searches, analysis, and related communications.
- Ensuring the timely and efficient processing of lateral clearance requests.
- Escalating complex, novel, or time-sensitive issues promptly to Conflicts Attorneys.
- Contributing to process, procedure, and technology improvements.
- Coordinating with other Analysts and team members to meet deadlines.
- Assisting the Department with assigned research and other requests.
Requirements
- Exceptional critical thinking and analytical skills, with a strong focus on accuracy, attention to detail, and consistency.
- Ability to research and interpret corporate structures and relationships using internal and external databases.
- Excellent decision-making skills and ability to think on your feet.
- Excellent people skills, with the 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, and sound judgment about when to escalate.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.
- Ability to work overtime as necessary.
Skills
- Conflicts analysis
- Conflicts searching
- Corporate information research
- Internal database searching
- Data entry
- Data analysis
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- Web-based systems proficiency
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1-2 years of conflicts experience preferred
- Lateral or new business intake conflicts experience at a large or global law firm a plus
Education Level
- Four-year college degree preferred
- Studies in paralegal/legal assistant, business administration, or project management preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $80,000 - $90,000
Benefits
- Compensation and benefits information not explicitly detailed beyond salary range.
About the Company
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law.
- 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.