Conflicts Researcher

Responsibilities:

Independently 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;
Independently inform attorneys and administrative staff as to whether potential or actual conflicts exist and propose the necessary steps to resolve;
Consult with managementon complex conflicts issues potentially requiring the further direction of the Professional Responsibility Committee or the Office of General Counsel;
Conduct pro-active research of mergers, acquisitions and potential bankruptcies using various business reference sources and record findings in the conflicts database;
Research and process requests including close, reopen, client, matter, and mailing/contact change requests;
Requirements
2+ years of research or Conflicts related experience
Intermediate-level proficiency in conflicts related computer operations and software programs;
Intermediate-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on Microsoft Word;
Intermediate-level knowledge of research procedures and methodology.