Squire Patton Boggs is one of the world's
strongest integrated legal practices. With over 1,500 lawyers
spanning more than 40 offices across four continents, the firm is
renowned for its local connections and global influence, delivering
comprehensive legal services across North America, Europe, the
Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Latin America.
We are seeking a Senior Conflicts Analyst
with conflicts and legal research or litigation experience. The
Senior Conflicts Analyst is primarily responsible for working
closely with firm attorneys and the Conflicts & Business Intake
department to review, analyze and resolve potential conflicts issues
as it relates to new partner lateral hires, and all other attorney,
paralegal and staff new hires. In addition, when required the Senior
Conflicts Analyst will also assist in the daily processing of
conflicts requests for new clients and new matters for the US LLP.
Responsibilities Include:
Identify, analyze, and resolve conflicts
with respect to new lateral partner hires and other new lawyer and
administrative hires, pursuant to the applicable Rules of
Professional Conduct in various jurisdictions.
Through the hiring manager, communicates
with lateral candidates to obtain complete and accurate client and
related parties' information to distinguish portable and
non-portable business.
Review all new hire conflict reports,
communicate with originating lawyers and the Firm's Ethics Partners
regarding the initial analysis and recommendations for conflicts resolution.
Communicates with attorneys by presenting
brief, clear statements of potential conflicts issues identified in
the conflicts reports.
Document decisions on potential conflicts by
recording notes on written memoranda, including required conflicts
waivers and/or disclosures. When necessary, seek guidance from
Ethics Partner as to final decision.
Supports the Business Intake Department in
the online new client and new matter intake process, including
processing conflicts requests and generating conflicts reports.
Provides input on processes of the department.
Ability to assess the situation and properly
prioritize duties.
Perform other tasks as delegated by the
General Counsel or their designee regarding client engagement,
conflicts of interest, and the applicable Rules of Professional Conduct.
Qualifications
Advanced graduate degree or JD desired.
Minimum 3 years' experience as a Litigation Paralegal, Litigation
Legal Assistant, Legal Research or other comparable position
consisting of researching in a legal environment. Previous
experience analyzing and clearing conflicts is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products,
conflicts searching software and Internet Research Tools.
Strong analytical, research, and
organizational skills. Detail-oriented problem-solver with sound
judgment. Operate independently with deep understanding of problem
analysis and resolution.
Squire Patton Boggs is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, age, religion or creed, sex, national origin, citizenship
status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran
status, or any other condition protected by applicable law. This
non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment.