Conflicts Researcher

Overview

This role involves generating accurate reports on the organization’s prior involvement with parties involved in potential new business. A Conflicts Researcher uses Intapp Open conflicts software and online research tools to prepare conflicts of interest reports.

The position requires strong attention to detail, the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, and effective communication skills across all levels of staff and attorneys.

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.
• Use sound judgment to manage assignments in alignment with firm and department priorities.
• Interpret, analyze, and synthesize varied-format information to compile, review, filter, and determine logical conclusions or recommendations.
• Serve as a self-starter, working with a diverse team and exercising independent judgment in performing all aspects of assignments.
• Perform other responsibilities as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (highly preferred); prior conflicts experience may qualify you for consideration.
• Prior work experience in a legal or professional services environment desired.
• Experience with relational databases (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 is required. Experience working with PDF software is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $57,000 to $66,000 annually, based on a 35 hour work week.
• This range applies only for jobs to be performed in Chicago.
• Pay within the range will be based on factors including relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs.
• Eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.
• Benefits package includes 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

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. Applications are welcomed from qualified applicants 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.