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Legal Operations Analyst
Earthjustice is the nation's leading environmental law organization. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health, preserve magnificent places and wildlife, advance clean energy, and combat climate change. We are here because the Earth needs a good lawyer.
Driven by a passion for justice, inclusion, partnership, and excellence, our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected.
The Legal Operations Analyst reports directly to the Legal Operations Manager and works closely with attorneys, human resources staff, and the Legal Operations team to review new matters and hires to identify and facilitate the resolution of potential conflicts in accordance with General Counsel policy. The Legal Operations Analyst assists with the conflicts-management process, including: timely processing conflict of interest searches for new legal matters and staff, building and maintaining ethical walls, drafting waivers and notices, and reviewing data quality for reporting. The Legal Operations Analyst will also assist in the administration of legal systems including Intapp (Open, Risk, Time, and Walls), and Litera Foundation, creating user accounts, testing system updates, working with Support, assisting end users. Understanding of legal conflicts, related ethical rules, and current developments is preferred.
The Legal Operations Analyst is expected to work a full time schedule (37.5 hours per week), and may work hybrid from the San Francisco Office or remotely in the U.S.
This is a non-supervisory position.
What You'll Do
Conflicts & Ethical Compliance Support (50%)
- Perform conflicts analysis for new hires, existing staff and matters, and escalate potential conflicts and risk issues to the Legal Operations Manager and General Counsel and support resolution in accordance with General Counsel policy.
- Review and analyze Intapp requests for new matters, contacts, and potential hires; independently conduct conflict searches using Intapp and web-based research, identify missing or incorrect information, and implement corrective measures as needed using tools to design, build, and maintain conflicts-related workflows and forms.
- Document conflicts-related processes, correspondence, decisions, and resolutions to maintain records and capture institutional knowledge.
Legal Operations Systems (45%)
- Administer, monitor, and maintain data in Legal Operations systems, including Intapp (timekeeping, matter opening, matter management, ethical walls) and matter intelligence systems by managing user accounts, permissions, configurations, and ethical walls.
- Create and maintain system documentation, coordinate and support user training, respond to user questions, and liaise with end users and administrators to ensure data integrity and effective system usage.
- Liaise with end users and other administrators to ensure data integrity and respond to complex client and matter information requests from a variety of internal customers. When needed, coordinate data collection and data cleanup efforts, and work with Earthjustice Database Administrator to create specialized reports.
Ongoing Compliance Support (5%)
- Build, monitor, and maintain ethical screens in Intapp Walls, including notice and waiver letters, and user restrictions and permissions.
Ongoing Learning
- Actively pursue professional development and contribute to a culture of learning by building skills and sharing knowledge.
Please note that the percentage breakdowns provided above serve as a guideline and that other duties may be assigned as part of the job’s requirements.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent years of experience, with 3+ years of experience working with conflicts and matter databases in a legal department preferred.
- Understanding of legal conflicts, ethical rules and responsibilities, and current developments in conflicts of interest is preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work amicably across departments and regions while meeting goals and deadlines, with the ability to accept direction and constructive feedback, take ownership of work, and independently resolve problems.
- High quality work standards with excellent attention to detail, strong proofreading skills, critical thinking and analytical skills, and the ability to identify and correct errors to maintain information integrity.
- Strong professional ethics with a high level of discretion in handling confidential information.
- Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively with a remote team, and effective multitasking skills, with the ability to analyze problems, resolve issues, and prioritize tasks and projects – especially during intake spikes.
- Experience with front-end administration of systems. Familiarity with Intapp, Elite, Aderant, or other matter management or conflicts systems preferred.
- Strong ability and desire to learn and adapt to new software and systems, including those incorporating AI.
- Demonstrated commitment to Earthjustice’s values of Justice, Excellence, Inclusion, and Partnership.
Physical Requirements
This role may require the ability to:
- Sit for extended periods with occasional standing and walking
- Type, file, and/or handle office equipment
- Lift and carry materials
- Read documents, conduct computer work and document review
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for personnel so classified.
Salary & Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and excellent, comprehensive benefits. We also offer a casual and congenial work environment.
Salaries at Earthjustice are determined by working location and are commensurate with the experience required.
The annual salary range for this role in San Francisco, CA or New York, NY is $86,000 - $95,500.
The annual salary range in Los Angeles, CA, Seattle, WA, Chicago, IL, or Washington, D.C. is $81,700 - $90,800.
The annual salary range in Denver, CO or Philadelphia, PA is $77,400 - $86,000.
The annual salary range in Miami, FL, or Houston, TX is $73,100 - $81,200.
Remote location annual salary range will depend on specific location ($73,100 - $95,500)
To Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following materials via Jobvite by March 22nd, 2026 to be considered. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Resume
- Cover letter
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.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are 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, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the position.
For positions located within the City and County of San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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