Compliance Analyst

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The Compliance Analyst, Court Procedures works closely with the Assistant General Counsel/Managing Director on legal and regulatory compliance issues related to (i) the administration and fulfillment of client file transfer requests, (ii) the licensure of Firm attorneys including tracking of attorneys’ court admissions and compliance with the firm’s policies relating thereto, and (iii) document collection and review in connection with responding to subpoenas and similar data harvesting requests. He/she also provides assistance and support to the Firm’s Goodwin LED litigation calendaring system, and works with Court Procedures management to facilitate and execute other tasking related to the administration and oversight of the CM/ECF registration process, the Firm’s involvement in certain bankruptcy proceedings, and be a participant in Court Procedures’ CM/ECF electronic filing rotation as needed.

What You Will Do:

Under the direction of the Assistant General Counsel/Managing Director, the Court Procedures Compliance Analyst will:

• Administer and maintain the audit system for bar license membership

• Research and maintain a database of bar licensure requirements and communicate same to Firm attorneys

• Track bar application status for newly transferred or hired attorneys

• Monitor and assist with bar license renewals

• Respond to inquiries in connection with bar membership requirements

• Be responsible for for alerting Firm attorneys to upcoming deadlines related to bar registration and responding to inquiries relating to same

• Assist in the annual CA LLP renewal process

• Maintain Court Procedures database with bar admissions (including pro hac vice), and electronic filing credentials for litigation attorneys

• Assure compliance in linking the Firm’s PAA and individual attorney PACER accounts and spearhead re-registration efforts as needed for PACER NextGen courts

• Contribute to execution of the Goodwin LED Workflow queue

• Create and maintain a spreadsheet of active bankruptcy matters in which the Firm may be a creditor, to determine the Firm’s involvement and any claim deadlines, and work with Court Procedures management to file proofs of claim in bankruptcy matters

• Participate in Court Procedures’ CM/ECF electronic filing rotation

• Assist the Compliance Attorney, OGC in the administration and review of client file transfers

• Undertake special projects as directed by Court Procedures senior staff

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree required. J.D. and relevant pertinent experience highly desirable.

• Must have experience in a large law firm setting.

• Must have experience working with colleagues in multiple time zones.

• Ability to respect, protect and maintain highly confidential information.

• Familiar with docketing software (CompuLaw)

• Experience in legal industry ideal/compliance role a must.

• Excellent communication, research and writing skills.

• Knowledge of Workday a plus.

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Benefits and More

At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:

• Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work schedule

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Life and disability insurance

• Retirement & Savings Plan

• Emergency back-up child and adult care

• Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays

• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

• Employee recognition and reward programs

• Employee wellness and assistance programs

• Employee discounts and perks

​Consistent with the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Goodwin Procter LLP is an equal opportunity employer. This means that Goodwin Procter LLP considers applicants for employment, and makes employment decisions without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Please note: Various agencies of the United States government require employers to collect information on applicants and employees. The National Association of Law Placement (NALP) and certain clients request us to keep track of certain aggregate information regarding lawyers. EEO information requested on this application is for purposes of compliance with these recordkeeping and reporting requirements and to determine recruiting and employment patterns. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment.

This position is eligible for overtime: No

Target Salary Range: Boston $72,900 - $109,400 | Los Angeles $76,600 - $114,900 | New York $76,600 - $114,900 | Philadelphia $68,600 - $102,900 | San Francisco $81,700 - $122,500 | Santa Monica $76,600 - $114,900 | Silicon Valley $81,700 - $122,500 | Washington DC $72,900 - $109,400