Conflicts Researcher

About the role

The Conflicts Researcher plays a crucial role in ensuring that potential conflicts of interest are identified and managed efficiently. This position is integral to the firm's intake and lateral hiring processes.

Responsibilities

• Performs quality control reviews of client/matter intake, ensuring accuracy and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Conducts conflict of interest searches for clients, matters, and lateral hires, using the Firm’s conflicts and intake database.
• Reviews and analyzes conflict of interest reports, making adjustments to search terms and strategies as needed.
• Carries out factual research using internal and external resources, collaborating with the ICS team and Office of General Counsel.
• Maintains the Firm’s database, performs data entry, and assists with special projects as requested.
• Continuously develops skills, processes, and knowledge related to conflicts of interest rules and legal industry trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in an administrative role, preferably in a legal environment.

Qualifications

• Strong research skills using internal and external resources.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills

• Ability to compile, review, and interpret information accurately.
• Knowledge of applicable rules regarding conflicts of interest.
• Ability to solve practical problems and communicate professionally.

Benefits

The Firm complies with applicable city and state workplace mandates regarding Covid-19. Specific benefits are subject to change and are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

Pay

$50,000.00 - $85,000.00 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This is a full-time position, working in a hybrid model with occasional in-office attendance required.