Lateral Intake Specialist

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Summary
As a Lateral Intake Specialist, working in collaboration with and in support of the firm’s strategic initiatives, you will support the firm’s critical risk management function by performing all duties associated with conflicts of interest reporting related to the onboarding of new lateral candidates, including: conducting research on corporate business structures; reviewing, analyzing, interpreting, and summarizing conflicts search results; generating conflicts reports; utilizing conflicts applications and research methods in order to assess potential legal and business conflicts; providing a foundational understanding of potential business and ethical conflicts to Conflicts Analysts and Professional Responsibility Counsel, and working with the New Business Intake Lateral Team on the resolution of conflicts; communicating with partners in order to assist in the processing of lateral candidate requests and the resolution of conflicts.

Location
This position can sit in any of our US office locations and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities   

• Conducts research and analyzes the corporate business structure and history of potential clients and adversaries.
• Reviews, analyzes, interprets, and summarizes complex conflicts search results as part of the conflict analysis and reporting process and pursuant to the rules of professional conduct.
• Generates conflict reports and follows up on outstanding conflict requests, often performed on an urgent basis.
• Performs self-evaluative quality control checks of conflict reports prior to delivery.
• Provides a foundational understanding of potential business and ethical conflicts to Conflicts Analysts and Professional Responsibility Counsel, and works with the New Business Intake Lateral Team on the resolution of conflicts.
• Communicates with partners in order to assist in the processing of lateral candidate requests and the resolution of conflicts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills    
Experience working in a law firm environment preferred. Must have experience writing and communicating in a business environment in order to present information in a concise and meaningful end product. Experience with intake and conflicts software preferred. Excellent verbal and written business communication skills, with demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment and make sound decisions, while maintaining a customer service-oriented manner. The ability to apply critical thinking in evaluating different conflicts scenarios or outcomes and be adaptable to changes in the procedures or direction. Meticulous attention to detail and a proven ability to prioritize and multitask, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high level work product. Ability to identify data integrity issues and subsequently resolve them appropriately.

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's Degree.

Certificates

• Paralegal certificate preferred.

Minimum Years of Experience

• 2 years of direct experience in conflicts or new business intake department; or experience working in a ticketing system environment; or two years of paralegal required.

Essential Job Expectations

All DLA Piper employees are expected to demonstrate excellence in how we serve our clients and develop our people, upholding our firm values as part of our culture. Specific expectations include:

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and external audiences.
• Produce high-quality work and respond to correspondence in an efficient, timely, and professional manner.
• Meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, and commit to meeting high standards.
• Comply with firm policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidences as required in a law firm environment.

Physical Demands
Sedentary work: This is primarily sedentary work, requiring occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects. The role involves sitting for extended periods, with occasional walking and standing, and occasional travel, both domestic and international.

Work Environment    

The individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement comprised of remote and in-office work, the requirement for which will be determined in coordination with the hiring manager or supervisor and may be modified in the firm’s discretion in the future. 

Disclaimer    

The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm’s discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment. 

Application Process     

Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email.  

Accommodation    

Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact [email protected]. 

Agency applications will not be considered.     

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship or support.  

The firm’s expected hiring range for this position is $30.98 - $48.34 per hour depending on the candidate’s geographic market location. Non-exempt positions will be paid on an hourly basis and paid overtime in accordance with applicable laws.

The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidate’s experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

Applicants who are not based in the jurisdiction in which this position is posted and who apply for this role are doing so voluntarily and are not eligible for relocation assistance. Any relocation benefits, if any, are provided only where a relocation is required at the firm’s direction and in accordance with applicable policy and law. 

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