Conflicts Researcher

Overview

This role is responsible for identifying potential conflicts of interest for new business and new hires. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, analytical, and detail-oriented, with a strong client service approach. The position requires discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information, along with clear and concise communication with professional and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform conflict of interest searches for clients, matters, new hires, and upon request; prepare clear, concise reports while using appropriate judgment to filter data included in results.
• Conduct factual research to identify potential conflicts and assess the accuracy and quality of other relevant data using internal and external resources, including firm databases, outside vendor resources, and internet sites.
• Review submitted data for new client and client/matter acceptance; research the accuracy and quality of information and potential client relationships.
• Develop and maintain expertise in Elite, Intapp Open, and any other software necessary to perform job functions.
• Provide telephone and email assistance; respond to inquiries from other staff members and end users regarding conflict of interest checks, client/matter status, and end-user system support.
• Perform other duties as requested and assigned.

Requirements

Education / Experience

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED); and 1–2 years of post-secondary education.
• 2–4 years of legal assistant or conflicts experience are desirable.

Technical Skills

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams, Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proven aptitude to learn new software applications.
• Strong internet research skills; demonstrated ability to use legal and financial research systems.
• Prior experience utilizing BVD/Orbis, Intapp Open, Elite 3E, and any other AI or conflicts software necessary to perform job functions is preferred.

Language Skills

• Ability to communicate with end users and other department staff members.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to all levels of professional and support staff.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and routine messages.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Exhibit independent thinking and decision making.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to think strategically, develop tactics, and execute pragmatically.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and be detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills, with ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with little supervision and collaborate with other members of the team.
• Ability to exercise discretion with confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong client service approach and team orientation.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, documents, books, pen/pencil, paper, controls, manipulate a keyboard, and input data into a PC; and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to walk.
• Occasionally required to use hands to prepare correspondence and reports on a personal computer.
• Occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including a computer, copy, and facsimile machines.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Noise level is usually moderate.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation

• Expected annual salary range: $75,000–80,000.
• Salary will be determined based on factors including experience level, education, training, geographic location, and relevant skills.

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits, along with a collegial and respectful work environment.

Comprehensive benefits program includes:

• Competitive salaries and a performance bonus program
• Group health, dental, and vision insurance
• Multiple plan options and various benefit levels
• Same-sex domestic partner coverage
• Pre-tax premiums
• Coverage beginning on the date of hire
• Group term life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Voluntary supplemental group universal life insurance
• Voluntary accident insurance for employees and their families
• Long-term care insurance
• Short-term disability benefits
• Long-term disability benefits
• Pre-tax benefit programs, including dependent care, health care reimbursement, and transit or qualified parking benefits in most cities
• Retirement program, including a voluntary 401(k) plan

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter through the employer’s careers website.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and applicants with sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law.