Conflicts Administrator

Posted by LHH on behalf of our law firm client

Location: Los Angeles or San Francisco, CA

Classification: Exempt

Reports to: Director of Conflicts & New Business Intake

LHH is proud to partner with a prestigious law firm in search of a Conflicts Administrator—a strategic thinker with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for legal operations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to contribute to a team that values integrity, collaboration, and innovation.

As a Conflicts Administrator, you’ll be the gatekeeper of ethical compliance, ensuring that new business relationships align with legal standards and firm policies. You’ll:

• Lead conflict checks and analyze complex business relationships for potential legal conflicts.

• Collaborate with attorneys and staff to resolve issues and maintain database integrity.

• Mentor junior team members and assist with onboarding and training across offices.

• Support lateral attorney onboarding with conflict analysis.

• Be available for urgent conflict reviews on a rotating after-hours schedule.

Research & Reporting

• Conduct deep-dive research using tools like Mergent, SEC Filings, Lexis, and Westlaw.

• Generate and interpret conflict reports, highlighting key issues for attorney review.

• Assist leadership with special projects and policy enhancements.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree required; research or business-related field preferred.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in legal conflicts, research, or paralegal work.

• Supervisory experience in a law firm setting is a plus.

• Mastery of Intapp Open (or similar workflow tools), Excel, and document management systems.

• Exceptional communication, organizational, and analytical skills.

• Ability to manage high-volume workflows and make sound decisions independently.

Compensation

• Salary Range (Los Angeles): $99,000 – $149,000 annually

• Final offer will reflect experience, education, certifications, and overall qualifications.

• Medical Insurance: Choice of two high-deductible health plans (with Health Savings Account option), coverage starts on your first day. Provided through CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield.

• Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts

• Commuter Benefits, Voluntary Insurance, Annual Leave 4 weeks in year one, 5 weeks after one year, 6 weeks after five years. Includes personal, sick, and vacation days.

• Holidays: 10 firm holidays plus one floating holiday.

Retirement & Financial Security

• Life Insurance: Firm-paid basic life and AD&D; optional additional coverage available.

• Disability Insurance: Short-term, long-term, and individual disability coverage.

• 401(k) Plan: Pre-tax contributions, rollover allowed, eligibility starts first day of the quarter after employment.

• Profit Sharing Plan: Eligible after two years of service and age 21; firm contributions to your account.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.