Conflicts Researcher
The Los Angeles office has an opening for a Conflicts Researcher.
Under the direct supervision of the Conflicts Manager, the Conflicts Researcher investigates, identifies and recommends resolution of conflicts-of-interest.
In this capacity, the Conflicts Researcher will:
- 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.
Qualifications:
We are seeking candidates who have:
- Fundamental-level proficiency in conflicts related computer operations and software programs;
- Fundamental-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on Microsoft Word;
- Advanced-level proficiency in business verbal and written communications;
- The ability to type 55 words per minute;
- Fundamental knowledge of research procedures and methodology;
- Bachelor’s degree (required); and
- At least 1 year of office experience (preferred).
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