Conflicts Researcher

Overview

This role supports the firm’s business development process by preparing conflicts of interest research reports and recommendations for potential new matters. The position uses Intapp Open conflicts software and online research tools to identify the firm’s prior involvement with relevant parties.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business conflicts of interest reports according to 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 by aligning work with firm and department priorities.
• Interpret and analyze information; compile, review, filter, synthesize, and draw logical conclusions or recommendations based on data and information that vary in content and format.
• Act as a self-starter, working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment; exercise independent judgment across assignment duties.
• 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 service environment desired.
• Experience with relational databases such as Intapp Open, LegalKey, or CompliGuard Analyze desired.
• Previous online research experience preferred, including Dun & Bradstreet.
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs including Outlook, Word, and Excel; ability to learn new software required. Experience working with PDF software is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with relational databases (Intapp Open, LegalKey, or CompliGuard Analyze).
• Previous online research experience, including Dun & Bradstreet.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $57,000 to $65,000 annually, based on a 35 hour work week.
• This salary range is applicable for jobs to be performed in Chicago.
• The pay within the salary range is based on relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs.
• Eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.

Location

This position is based in:

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

The organization is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. Diversity and applications from all qualified candidates are encouraged 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, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.