Conflicts Researcher

Description

Summary: This role involves conducting thorough conflicts research, analyzing reports, and informing staff on potential conflicts-of-interest, while maintaining corporate hierarchies. Highlights: 1. Conduct thorough and accurate research for conflict resolution 2. Analyze and evaluate conflicts reports and research results 3. Update corporate hierarchies and conduct proactive business research Responsibilities: Conduct thorough and accurate research of corporations, agencies and individuals listed as incoming parties to client/matters, or submitted with preliminary conflicts checks; Analyze and evaluate both the reference source research results and conflicts reports to determine whether conflicts-of-interest may exist with incoming parties; Inform attorneys and administrative staff as to whether potential or actual conflicts exist and propose the necessary steps to resolve; Consult with management on complex conflicts issues potentially requiring the further direction of the Professional Responsibility Committee; Update the corporate hierarchies or “family trees” in the Firm’s conflicts database and billing database; Conduct pro-active research of mergers, acquisitions and potential bankruptcies using various business reference sources and record findings in the conflicts database; Prepare new business intake forms for review by the Conflicts Manager; Research and process requests including close, reopen, client, matter, and mailing/contact change requests; Work overtime as required; and Handle additional Conflicts research and analysis projects as assigned. Requirements 1+ year of law firm or professional services firm Fundamental-level proficiency in conflicts related computer operations and software programs Fundamental-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on Microsoft Word;