Senior Conflicts Analyst

Cooley LLP

. Analyze and process all conflict requests, including more complex requests .

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $93,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze and process all conflict requests, including more complex requests
Prepare database search terms and create conflicts reports for related parties
Perform corporate research to confirm the identity of all parties associated with requests
Identify existing and potential conflicts for each request
Understand and interpret database results and conflicts reports for firm partners and counsel
Prepare concise, comprehensive descriptions of prospective conflicts landscape
Interact with partners to investigate potential issues and propose solutions
Provide regular updates to responsible attorneys and other users
Maintain conflicts resolution notes for each request
Request waivers for all matters requiring consent
Draft conflict waivers and engagement letters
Inform and advise firm attorneys of special circumstances surrounding complicated requests
Draft and implement necessary ethical screens
Awareness of current legal trends and information
Perform conflicts case law and legal ethics research
Provide conflicts training for secretaries, paralegals, attorneys and business professionals

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years progressive experience in a law firm, legal environment or conflicts department, with 3+ in conflicts or legal intake
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required
Analytical and critical thinking in day-to-day tasks
Work more independently
Become a resource and mentor to others
Proficiency in IntApp Open and Contract Express or similar programs
Knowledge of American Bar Association’s Model Rules of Professional Conduct and California State Bar Association’s Rules of Professional Conduct
Overall understanding of a corporate law practice
Bachelor’s Degree, JD preferred
Paralegal Certificate preferred or completion of an ethics course in a paralegal program
Prior experience as a paralegal or legal researcher in a law firm

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
health savings account (with applicable medical plan)
dental
vision
health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts
pre-tax commuter benefits
life insurance
AD&D
long-term care coverage
backup care for children and/or adults
parental support benefits
21 days of Paid Time Off (“PTO”)
10 paid holidays each year
generous parental leave
fertility benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

conflict analysisdatabase searchcorporate researchconflict reportinglegal ethics researchdrafting conflict waiversdrafting engagement lettersimplementing ethical screensanalytical thinkingcritical thinking

Soft Skills

independent workmentoringcommunicationproblem-solvinginterpersonal skills

Certifications

Bachelor's DegreeJDParalegal Certificate