Conflict Resolution Analyst (Mon-Fri 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM PT)

Job Summary

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.

Based in any of our U.S. offices, the Conflict Resolution Analyst will be responsible for upholding the standards of quality, consistency, accuracy, thoroughness, and customer service as defined and implemented by the Department.  This position will also be responsible for identifying, evaluating and facilitating resolution of potential conflicts through the review of reports, waivers, engagement letters etc. in order to resolve any legal, ethical and business conflicts.

This role reports to the Intake/Conflicts Manager and will work closely with the Director of Conflicts Attorneys, firm Office of General Counsel, the Intake/Conflicts Manager, firm attorneys, other Conflicts Analysts, as well as other members of the New Business Intake and Conflicts Departments.

**The work hours for this role are Monday – Friday 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM PT.

Responsibilities include:

• Resolving, identifying, analyzing and evaluating the conflicts results while highlighting critical issues and communicating this information directly with firm partners.
• Conducting research on new intake requests against the Firm’s conflicts database and other resources.
• Verifying that all conflicts reports are complete, consistent and accurate and adhere to established standards and procedures for all conflicts of interest searches performed Firm-wide.
• Communicating, following-up and escalating conflict issues to the Director of Conflicts Attorneys, Office of General Counsel, Partners, Intake/Conflicts Manager, as well as other Firm personnel as necessary.
• Assisting the department with a wide range of research and other requests as may be assigned.
• Assisting in the training and development of other Conflicts Analysts and/or Conflicts Clerks.
• Contributing to process, procedure, and technology improvements to provide optimum customer service and efficiency.
• Coordinating with other Analysts and other team members in order to meet deadlines, time-sensitive issues and other challenges.
• Be a resource to the Firm’s attorneys and staff regarding ethics, compliance and other risk management issues.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand legal conflicts and related ethical rules.
• Exceptional critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Excellent decision-making skills and demonstrated ability to think on your feet.
• Excellent people skills – ability to work in a team oriented and collaborative environment.
• Excellent customer service skills and proficiencies.
• Comfortable working with attorneys and other legal staff.
• Comfortable in a high demand, fast paced environment.
• Ability to accept direction and constructive feedback.
• Ability to take ownership and work independently to resolve issues.
• Discretion in handling confidential information.
• Ability to work overtime when necessary.

Experience

• JD required.
• 3-4 years of experience as a Conflicts Analyst in a large firm.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite as well as web-based systems preferred.
• Familiarity with Intapp and CMS/Aderant. Dun & Bradstreet, and Hoovers a plus.

 

 

Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law.

Compensation & Benefits:

The annual compensation range for this position is $100-105k. The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.

Benefits offered for this position include health care; retirement benefits; paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time; parental leave; basic life insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; as well as discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

This application window will close on Thursday, May 8th, 2025.

Locations:

Century City, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Orange County, New York, Palo Alto, San Francisco, Washington, D.C.

Monday - Friday, 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

EEO Statement

Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all partners, employees and applicants and, in accordance with the applicable federal and state laws, does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, color, religion, matriculation or political affiliation, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, ancestry, age, marital status or partnership status, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, personal appearance, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, arrest or conviction record, or on any other basis prohibited by law.