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;
