Overview
This role involves searching and identifying potential conflicts of interest to support ethical and regulatory compliance. The position may be fully remote; candidates must be located in the Eastern, Central, or Mountain time zones. You will work as part of a collaborative risk management team and report to the Director of New Business Intake and Conflicts.
Responsibilities
- Complete conflicts searches accurately and on time for new business intake requests submitted by the firm’s legal assistants and attorneys
- Conduct conflict searches to identify potential compliance and conflict issues related to:
- new business inquiries
- lateral candidate diligence
- business development opportunities
- Perform due diligence on names submitted for searching
- Collaborate with working attorney teams, conflicts attorneys, and intake staff to ensure timely completion of new business intake requests
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate required
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Must be self-motivated and able to work independently while also working collaboratively as part of a team
- Willingness to work overtime and eligibility for overtime pay
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
- Track record of excellent communication skills and a commitment to providing high-quality client service
- Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and prioritization skills
- Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range (based on full-time schedule): $26.44 - $31.25 hourly / $55,000 - $65,000 annually
- Actual compensation will be influenced by factors including qualifications, relevant experience, skill sets, training, internal equity, and market data
- Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus
- Benefits may include:
- Health insurance with optional HSA/FSA
- Short term disability and long term disability
- Dental insurance, vision care
- Life insurance
- 401K
- Vacation and sick time
- Parking/public transportation allowance
- Employee assistance program
Location
Fully remote; candidates must be in the Eastern, Central, or Mountain time zones.
Equal Opportunity
The employer is committed to sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse working environment and to principles that promote inclusive practices.