Intake Specialist

at  DLA Piper

Palo Alto, California, USA -

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Immediate20 Dec, 2024USD 43 Hourly23 Sep, 20242 year(s) or aboveGed,Deliverables,Writing,TypingNoNo
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Description:

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together.
Summary
The Intake Specialist supports the firm’s critical risk management function by performing all duties associated with conflicts of interest reporting, including: conducting research on corporate business structures; reviewing and analyzing conflicts search results; generating conflicts reports; utilizing conflicts applications and research methods in order to assess potential legal and business conflicts; conducting new client and anti-money laundering due diligence; communicating with partners, staff, management, and Professional Responsibility Counsel in order to assist in the processing of new business requests.
Location
This position can be remote. Candidates may be required on occasion to visit the local office when/if needed. Candidates must be able to work 12:30 PM – 9:00 PM ET, 11:30 – 8:00 PM CT, or 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM PT.

Responsibilities

  • Conducts research and reviews the corporate business structure and history of potential clients and adversaries.
  • Reviews and interprets complex conflicts search results as part of the conflict analysis and reporting process and pursuant to the rules of professional conduct.
  • Conducts new client and anti-money laundering due diligence.
  • 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.
  • Communicates with partners, staff, management and Professional Responsibility Counsel in order to assist in the processing of new business requests and the resolution of conflicts.
  • Coordinates processing and reporting for large and complex search requests.
  • Coordinates with international counterparts regarding conflict search requests.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills
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 or paralegal certificate preferred

Minimum Years of Experience

  • 2 years of direct experience in conflicts or new business intake department; or 3 years of experience in a compliance, legal, regulatory, financial, corporate, or ticket system environment.
  • 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.

Essential Job Expectations

While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:

  • Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties;
  • Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner;
  • Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product;
  • Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required;
  • Foster positive work relationships;
  • Comply with all firm policies and practices;
  • Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed;
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment;
  • Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.

Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.
Physical Demands
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment

  • This position can be remote.

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. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process or have any questions about the process, please contact careers@us.dlapiper.com. Please add dlapiper@myworkday.com to your list of safe senders.
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
careers@us.dlapiper.com
.
Agency applications will not be considered.
No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.
The firm’s expected hiring range for this position is $27.61- $43.09 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).

LI-KZ1

DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Responsibilities:

  • Conducts research and reviews the corporate business structure and history of potential clients and adversaries.
  • Reviews and interprets complex conflicts search results as part of the conflict analysis and reporting process and pursuant to the rules of professional conduct.
  • Conducts new client and anti-money laundering due diligence.
  • 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.
  • Communicates with partners, staff, management and Professional Responsibility Counsel in order to assist in the processing of new business requests and the resolution of conflicts.
  • Coordinates processing and reporting for large and complex search requests.
  • Coordinates with international counterparts regarding conflict search requests.
  • Other duties as assigned


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:2.0Max:3.0 year(s)

Financial Services

HR / Administration / IR

Finance

Diploma

Proficient

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Palo Alto, CA, USA