Lateral Intake Specialist

DLA Piper•Palo Alto, CA

26d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Lateral Intake Specialist, you will support DLA Piper’s risk management function and strategic initiatives by handling conflicts-of-interest reporting related to onboarding lateral candidates. You will research corporate business structures, review and interpret conflicts search results, prepare reports, use conflicts applications and research methods to assess potential legal and business conflicts, and provide foundational information to Conflicts Analysts and Professional Responsibility Counsel. You will also work with the New Business Intake Lateral Team to resolve conflicts and communicate with partners about lateral candidate requests. The position may be based in any U.S. office and offers a hybrid work arrangement, coordinated with the hiring manager or supervisor and subject to change at the firm’s discretion. This is primarily sedentary work, with occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds, occasional walking and standing, and occasional domestic and international travel. The role requires protecting confidences, producing high-quality work, responding to correspondence professionally and promptly, managing competing priorities and deadlines, and complying with firm policies and procedures. The firm’s stated hiring range is $30.98–$48.34 per hour, depending on geographic market and candidate qualifications. The position is non-exempt, with overtime paid in accordance with applicable law. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance and a 401(k). No immigration sponsorship is available. Applicants applying from outside the jurisdiction where the position is posted are not eligible for relocation assistance unless relocation is required by the firm under applicable policy and law.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least two years of direct experience in a conflicts or new business intake department, experience working in a ticketing system environment, or two years of paralegal experience.
Experience writing and communicating in a business environment to present information concisely and meaningfully.
Excellent verbal and written business communication skills.
Ability to exercise good judgment and make sound decisions while maintaining a customer service-oriented manner.
Ability to apply critical thinking to different conflicts scenarios or outcomes and adapt to changes in procedures or direction.
Meticulous attention to detail and ability to prioritize and multitask.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of work product.
Ability to identify data integrity issues and resolve them appropriately.
Ability to perform the described physical demands, including occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or moving of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a law firm environment.
Experience with intake and conflicts software.
Bachelor’s degree.
Paralegal certificate.

Responsibilities

Research and analyze the corporate business structure and history of potential clients and adversaries.
Review, analyze, interpret, and summarize complex conflicts search results as part of the conflict analysis and reporting process and pursuant to rules of professional conduct.
Generate conflict reports and follow up on outstanding conflict requests, often on an urgent basis.
Perform self-evaluative quality control checks of conflict reports before delivery.
Provide a foundational understanding of potential business and ethical conflicts to Conflicts Analysts and Professional Responsibility Counsel.
Work with the New Business Intake Lateral Team on conflict resolution.
Communicate with partners to assist with processing lateral candidate requests and resolving conflicts.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Communicate effectively with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and external audiences.
Produce high-quality work and respond to correspondence efficiently, promptly, and professionally.
Meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, and uphold high standards.
Comply with firm policies and procedures.
Maintain confidences as required in a law firm environment.