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Conflicts Assistant
10250 Constellation Boulevard , 19th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90067 US
Job Description
Position: Conflicts Assistant
Location: Century City, CA (Onsite)
Pay: $65,000 to $85,000 annually
Experience: 2+ years professional services research or law firm conflicts of interest experience to support firm risk management efforts by assisting with conflict checks for new clients/matters and lateral attorney hires.
Education: Associate degree or equivalent required; Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Type: Full-time; Direct Hire
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:30am to 6:00pm (Occasional OT during peak periods)
Kent Daniels & Associates is seeking a Conflicts Assistant to join our dynamic law firm client!
Job Description:
- Conduct preliminary conflict checks for new clients, matters and potential lateral hires using the conflict database and research tools.
- Review conflicts requests to ensure complete and accurate data in the conflict check and client/matter intake systems.
- Review and analyze search results to identify potential conflicts.
- Prepare and distribute conflict search reports for attorney review.
- Escalate complex or uncertain conflicts to Conflicts Analysts or General Counsel.
- Track and follow up on conflicts clearance documentation (waivers, screens).
- Assist in maintaining ethical wall documentation and implementation.
- Communicate with attorneys and legal assistants to gather information required to complete conflict searches.
- Perform due diligence research on companies and individuals using external databases (Westlaw, Dun & Bradstreet, Google).
- Respond promptly to inquiries regarding the status of conflicts checks.
- Support client/matter opening process by ensuring conflict clearance and coordinating with other departments (billing, records).
- Organize and file conflict-related correspondence and documentation.
- Maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding sensitive firm and client information.
Position Requirements:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); experience with conflicts software (Intapp, Elite, Aderant) is a plus.
- Familiarity with conflicts or client intake procedures preferred.
- Familiarity with legal terminology and law firm structure is a plus.
- Must have a strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and communication (written/verbal) skills.
- Ability to manage multiple duties in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
Kent Daniels & Associates is part of Array Corporation, the leading technology-enabled workforce solutions company whose mission is to fix how labor is bought, sold and delivered to enable universal access to the American Dream.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Job Requirements
Position: Conflicts Assistant
Location: Century City, CA (Onsite)
Pay: $65,000 to $85,000 annually
Experience: 2+ years professional services research or law firm conflicts of interest experience to support firm risk management efforts by assisting with conflict checks for new clients/matters and lateral attorney hires.
Education: Associate degree or equivalent required; Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Type: Full-time; Direct Hire
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:30am to 6:00pm (Occasional OT during peak periods)
Kent Daniels & Associates is seeking a Conflicts Assistant to join our dynamic law firm client!
Job Description:
- Conduct preliminary conflict checks for new clients, matters and potential lateral hires using the conflict database and research tools.
- Review conflicts requests to ensure complete and accurate data in the conflict check and client/matter intake systems.
- Review and analyze search results to identify potential conflicts.
- Prepare and distribute conflict search reports for attorney review.
- Escalate complex or uncertain conflicts to Conflicts Analysts or General Counsel.
- Track and follow up on conflicts clearance documentation (waivers, screens).
- Assist in maintaining ethical wall documentation and implementation.
- Communicate with attorneys and legal assistants to gather information required to complete conflict searches.
- Perform due diligence research on companies and individuals using external databases (Westlaw, Dun & Bradstreet, Google).
- Respond promptly to inquiries regarding the status of conflicts checks.
- Support client/matter opening process by ensuring conflict clearance and coordinating with other departments (billing, records).
- Organize and file conflict-related correspondence and documentation.
- Maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding sensitive firm and client information.
Position Requirements:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); experience with conflicts software (Intapp, Elite, Aderant) is a plus.
- Familiarity with conflicts or client intake procedures preferred.
- Familiarity with legal terminology and law firm structure is a plus.
- Must have a strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and communication (written/verbal) skills.
- Ability to manage multiple duties in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
Kent Daniels & Associates is part of Array Corporation, the leading technology-enabled workforce solutions company whose mission is to fix how labor is bought, sold and delivered to enable universal access to the American Dream.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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