Conflicts Researcher

Overview

This role involves producing accurate conflicts of interest research reports for potential new business. You will use Intapp Open conflicts software and online research tools to assess the firm’s prior involvement with parties connected to new matters. The position requires strong attention to detail, the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, and effective communication with leadership, partners, attorneys, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business conflicts of interest reports in accordance with department procedures using Intapp Open conflicts software and available online research tools.
• Maintain working knowledge of department standard operating procedures and understand conflicts request workflow.
• Apply basic conflicts of interest principles as taught by the National Conflicts Manager and Conflicts Attorneys.
• Manage assignments using sound judgment based on firm and department priorities.
• Interpret and analyze information by compiling, reviewing, filtering, synthesizing, and determining logical conclusions or recommendations from data in varied formats.
• Act as a self-starter; work effectively with a diverse team in a fast-paced environment; exercise independent judgment across all aspects of assignments.
• Perform other responsibilities as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (highly preferred); prior conflicts experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Prior work experience in a legal or professional services environment desired.
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs including Outlook, Word, and Excel; ability to learn new software is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience or familiarity with legal terminology used for common business structures.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with relational databases, such as Intapp Open, LegalKey, or CompliGuard Analyze.
• Previous online research experience, including Dun & Bradstreet.
• Experience working with PDF software.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $57,000 to $66,000 annually (based on a 35 hour work week).
• Applicable location: this range applies only to jobs to be performed in Chicago.
• Pay within the range is based on factors including relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs.
• Eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.
• Benefits: paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

Location

This position is based in:

• Atlanta, GA 30309
• Charlotte, NC 28202
• Chicago, IL 60606
• Dallas, TX 75201
• Miami, FL 33131
• Houston, TX 77002

Remote designation: #LI-Remote

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. Diversity is valued, and applications are encouraged from qualified candidates without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.