Senior Conflicts Analyst

This position is not available for individuals living or working in New York City. 

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading. 

The Opportunity

As a Senior Conflicts Analyst, you will be a highly experienced core member of our large conflicts research staff. Your experience will allow you to assist with quality control monitoring and mentoring of less experienced colleagues. You will utilize Intapp Open conflicts software and online research tools to generate accurate reports on the firm’s prior involvement with parties involved in potential new business.  You must be highly attentive to detail and have the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment and must possess effective communication skills with the ability to work with all levels of staff and attorneys utilizing tact and diplomacy.  

The Day-To-Day

On any given day, you will be working with firm leadership, partners, and business colleagues on a variety of requests and projects. You will: 

• Generate new business conflicts of interest reports according to department procedures, utilizing Intapp Open conflicts software and available online research tools. 

• As needed, generate conflicts of interest reports for lateral candidates in accordance with department procedures. 

• Have a working knowledge of all department standard operating procedures and understand conflicts request workflow. 

• Understand basic conflicts of interest principles and legal terminology. 

• Demonstrate sound judgment in managing your assignments in relation to firm and department priorities. 

• Have the ability to interpret and analyze information. Demonstrate ability to compile, review, filter, synthesize, and determine logical conclusions or recommendations based on data and information which is varied in content and format. 

• Be a self-starter; able to work with a diverse team in a fast-paced environment; and exercise independent judgment in performing all aspects of your assignments. 

• Perform preliminary analysis of conflicts search results, for review by a Conflicts Attorney. 

• Review the work product of less experienced research staff for accuracy and completeness according to department standards.  Be able to provide clear verbal and written instructions regarding the reason for department standards. 

• Assist the National Conflicts Manager in developing conflicts workflow efficiencies. 

• Other responsibilities, as required. 

You Have

• Bachelor’s degree, highly preferred. 

• At least four years’ experience in conflicts in a law firm setting, required. Less experience may be considered for candidates with a JD. 

• Proficiency with relational conflicts databases, such as Intapp Open or LegalKey. 

• Proficiency in the use of online corporate research databases, such as Dun & Bradstreet and Capital IQ. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft programs including Outlook, Word, and Excel and the ability to learn new software is required. Experience working with PDF software is a plus. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

What We Provide

Seyfarth provides competitive salary and benefits at all levels, and our culture embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of its professionals like no other firm. Our professional staff are a collaborative team, helping to define the unique client experience offered by the firm. We understand that it takes more than attorneys to build a successful legal practice; everyone participates in our commitment to excellence.   

More About Seyfarth

With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers/. 

Seyfarth Shaw is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. 

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Location Specific Language

Seyfarth will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.  

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the following laws if applicable, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.  

Seyfarth Shaw believes that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to the following job duties: accessing company property, information, assets, and products; accessing client data or confidential information, and partnering and regularly working with or supervising other Seyfarth employees and interacting with Seyfarth clients. 

Chicago: The full time salary range for this role is $85,000 to $95,000 annually, which is based on a 35 hour work week. 

Los Angeles: The full time salary range for this role is $90,000 to $100,000 annually, which is based on a 35 hour work week. 

Seattle: The full time salary range for this role is $90,000 to $100,000 annually, which is based on a 35 hour work week.

Washington, DC: The full time salary range for this role is $80,000 to $90,000 annually, which is based on a 35 hour work week.

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role in the locations listed above at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographical location and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.   

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).   

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