One-Year Conflicts Analyst

Earthjustice is the premier non-profit environmental law organization. We take on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health; to preserve magnificent places and wildlife; to advance clean energy, and combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups, supporters, individuals, and communities to engage the critical environmental issues of our time and bring about positive change. We are guided by a passionate, ambitious vision for the future for people and our planet: until justice stands for all, we will never rest. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer.

Earthjustice’s Legal Operations (“Legal Ops”) team oversees the functioning of legal technology and administrative systems that support Earthjustice’s various departments and legal programs, including partnering with General Counsel on risk management initiatives. Legal Ops is seeking a part-time Conflicts Analyst to support the team for 12 months while short-term projects are completed and a team member goes on leave in spring 2026.

Under the guidance and supervision of the Sr. Director of Legal Operations & Innovation, the Conflicts Analyst will work on the review of new matters and hires to identify and facilitate the resolution of potential conflicts in accordance with General Counsel policy. The successful candidate will also support the administering of Legal Ops’ technical systems. For example, the Conflicts Analyst will process conflict of interest searches for new legal matters and staff; draft conflict of interest waiver letters; conduct quality assurance to facilitate accurate conflict search results and reporting; set up new staff in the Intapp platform; and partner with systems’ customer support to troubleshoot end users’ technical issues.

This is a part-time (20 hours/week) role that may be done fully remotely or on a hybrid schedule from one of Earthjustice’s offices. The successful candidate is to start ASAP and work for 12 months.

Responsibilities:

Conflicts & Ethics Compliance Support (80%)

• Review Intapp requests and use independent judgment in determining any incorrect or missing information; implement corrective measures where required.
• Independently perform conflicts check searches for new matters, contacts, and new potential hires in Intapp.
• Independently coordinate new hire conflicts check workflows using Monday.com and Intapp.
• Perform web-based research relating to individuals/organizations.
• Analyze and summarize conflict reports and escalate ethical conflicts and unresolved issues.
• Coordinate with General Counsel attorneys and Program attorneys to ensure resolution of identified potential conflicts.
• Document processes and keep records of conversations with attorneys and resolutions.
• Capture institutional knowledge discovered during conflict resolution.
• Support ongoing conflicts and ethics compliance work: manage ethical screens in Intapp Walls and coordinate notifications and reminders.

Administration of Intapp New Business Intake & Risk Platforms (20%)

• Liaise with Intapp users and other administrators to ensure data integrity and to maximize the uses and benefits of the system.
• Independently conduct quality checks on matters; use independent judgment in determining where errors exist and investigate appropriate sources of information needed to identify and implement corrective measures.
• Assist with data clean-up projects and responses to complex client and matter information requests from a variety of internal customers.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years conflicts experience or related within a law firm, legal environment or conflicts department preferred.
• Proficiency in Intapp NBI and Risk or similar platforms preferred.
• Advanced skills in MS Office Suite.
• General knowledge of rules of professional conduct concerning conflicts of interest.
• Ability and desire to learn and adapt to new software and systems.
• Values compliance, ethics, and maintenance of information integrity.
• Ability to work independently as well as with a remote team.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong proofreading skills and ability to spot and fix errors.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work amicably with various departments and regional offices, while accomplishing goals and meeting deadlines.
• High quality work standards and ethics.
• Effective multi-tasking skills as well as an ability to quickly analyze problems, resolve them and prioritize tasks and projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills.
• High level of discretion in handling confidential information.

Compensation:

We offer a competitive salary and excellent, comprehensive benefits. We also offer a casual and congenial work environment.

Salaries at Earthjustice are determined by experience level and working location. The hourly pay ranges for this role are:

• New York, NY and San Francisco, CA: $44.10 - $48.97 per hour
• Chicago, IL; Honolulu, HI; Los Angeles, CA; Seattle, WA; and Washington, D.C.: $41.90 - $46.56 per hour
• Anchorage & Junea, AK; Denver, CO; and Philadelphia, PA: $39.69 - $44.10 per hour
• Bozeman, MT; Houston, TX; and Miami & Tallahassee, FL: $37.49 - $41.64 per hour
• Remote (US): varies by location

To Apply:

Interested candidates should submit the following materials via Jobvite. Preference will be given to candidates who apply by 5:00pm PT on Monday, August 11, 2025, after which applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis until the role is filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

• 1-2 page resume.
• 1-2 page cover letter.
• Finalists will be asked to provide three references, two of whom must be former or current supervisors.

Information about our hiring process and tips for success can be found at https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process. Please reach out to jobs@earthjustice.org if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies. Earthjustice only considers applications submitted for current openings via Jobvite. Unsolicited resumes or resumes for posted positions that are not submitted via Jobvite will not be reviewed or retained.

As an equal opportunity employer, Earthjustice is committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other factor specified under applicable laws that is not related to the position.

Earthjustice will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, and any applicable local ordinance, such as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Act, or the Los Angeles City Fair Chance Initiative. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you.

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