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We have an opening for a Conflicts Researcher II in our Washington, DC office.
The Conflicts Researcher II investigates, identifies, and recommends resolution of conflicts-of-interest.
In this capacity, the Conflicts Researcher II will:
Proficiencies:
Conflicts Researcher II
2050 M St NW Washington DC, DC 20036 US
2023-08-25
2023-10-24
Job Type: Legal Administrator
Job Number: 6679
Salary Range: $70,000-$85,000
Job Description
We have an opening for a Conflicts Researcher II in our Washington, DC office.
The Conflicts Researcher II investigates, identifies, and recommends resolution of conflicts-of-interest.
In this capacity, the Conflicts Researcher II will:
- 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 management on complex conflicts issues potentially requiring the further direction of the Professional Responsibility Committee or the Office of General Counsel;
- 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;
- Analyze ‘thrust-upon” conflicts issues and propose resolutions to attorneys in consultation with the Professional Responsibility Committee or the Office of General Counsel;
- 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.
Proficiencies:
- 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 proficiency in business verbal and written communications; and
- Intermediate-level knowledge of research procedures and methodology.
- Bachelor’s degree (strongly preferred); and
- At least 2 years of research or Conflicts related experience (required).