[Hiring] Conflicts Researcher @Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Role Description

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. You must be highly attentive to detail and have the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment and must possess effective communication skills with the ability to work with all levels of staff and attorneys utilizing tact and diplomacy.

The Day-To-Day

• Generate new business conflicts of interest reports according to department procedures, utilizing Intapp Open conflicts software and available online research tools.
• Have a working knowledge of all department standard operating procedures and understand conflicts request workflow.
• Understand basic conflicts of interest principles as taught by the National Conflicts Manager and Conflicts Attorneys.
• Demonstrate sound judgment in managing your assignments in relation to firm and department priorities.
• Ability to interpret and analyze information.
• Demonstrate ability to compile, review, filter, synthesize, and determine logical conclusions or recommendations based on data and information which is varied in content and format.
• Must be a self-starter; able to work with a diverse team in a fast-paced environment; and exercise independent judgment in performing all aspects of your assignments.
• Other responsibilities, as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, highly preferred; however, if you have prior conflicts experience you 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 Analyze, desired.
• Previous online research experience preferred, including Dun & Bradstreet.
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs including Outlook, Word, and Excel and the ability to learn new software is required.
• Experience working with PDF software is a plus.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits at all levels.
• Comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
• Annual merit increase and bonus pay eligibility.