Conflicts Assistant

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. 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 Assistant is an integral part of Latham’s Office of the General Counsel team and will be responsible for preparing conflicts reports, entering and maintaining data in the conflicts database, and supporting other activities related to the Conflicts team’s responsibilities, while preparing and finalizing conflict check reports using the firm’s conflicts database Intapp Open, to be sent to attorneys, analysts, and other staff. This role can be located in our New York, Boston, Washington D.C., Chicago, Houston, or Global Services Office located in downtown Los Angeles. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence. 

Other key responsibilities include:

• Communicating with attorneys and staff regarding conflict check results and any missing information from the Intapp request form; validating the requirements for the conflicts check with the lawyer or secretary requesting the report
• Updating data in the conflicts databases as necessary; conducting corporate research using internal and external information resources to confirm the accuracy of the information
• Communicating and coordinating updates in the database with the Accounting Department or other departments as deemed necessary
• Providing coverage of department functions during work, after-hours, and weekends as needed
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrate the ability to follow consistent procedures and display an attention to detail in all work activities
• Display the ability to work in a team environment with a customer service focus
• Possess the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the appropriate discretion

And have:

• A Bachelor’s degree
• A minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor’s degree
• A minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience in a law firm or other professional services firm

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional Development programs
• Employee discounts
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

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