Conflicts Researcher

The Opportunity

As a Conflicts Researcher, you will utilize Intapp Open conflicts software and online research tools to generate accurate reports on the firm’s prior involvement with parties involved in potential new business. You should have familiarity with legal terminology used for common business structures.

Day-to-Day

• Work with firm leadership, partners, and business colleagues on a variety of requests and projects.
• Generate new business conflicts of interest reports according to department procedures, utilizing Intapp Open conflicts software and available online research tools.
• Understand and comply with department standard operating procedures and conflicts request workflow.
• Interpret and analyze information, compile, review, filter, synthesize, and determine logical conclusions or recommendations based on data and information.
• Show sound judgment in managing assignments in relation to firm and department priorities.
• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, highly preferred, however prior conflicts experience may be considered.
• Prior work experience in a legal or professional service environment desired.
• Experience with relational databases, such as Intapp Open, LegalKey, or CompliGuard, is desired.
• Experience with online research tools, including Dun & Bradstreet, is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs including Outlook, Word, and Excel is required.
• Ability to learn new software is required.
• Experience working with PDF software is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.

What We Provide

• Competitive salary and benefits at all levels.
• Culture that embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of its professionals.
• A collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

About Seyfarth

Seyfarth provides competitive salary and benefits at all levels, and our culture embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of its professionals like no other firm. Our professional staff are a collaborative team, helping to define the unique client experience offered by the firm. We understand that it takes more than attorneys to build a successful legal practice; everyone participates in our commitment to excellence.

Location Specific Information

• The salary range for this role is $57,000 to $65,000 annually, based on a 35 hour work week.
• This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Chicago.
• This position is based in Atlanta, GA 30309.
• This position is based in Charlotte, NC 28202.
• This position is based in Chicago, IL 60606.
• This position is based in Dallas, TX 75201.
• This position is based in Houston, TX 77002.
• This position is based in Miami, FL 33131.