Conflicts Researcher Job at SourcePro Search, LLC, New York, NY

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  • SourcePro Search, LLC
  • New York, NY

Job Description

SourcePro Search is conducting a search for a motivated Conflicts Researcher II with a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two (2) years of research experience in a law firm environment.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting the Firm’s Office of the General Counsel, Risk & Compliance team, and the Conflicts and New Business Intake Department with legal research, analysis, and counsel on matters relating to conflicts of interest, ethics and professional responsibility issues, compliance, and other matters.

What You'll Do:

  • Independently conduct thorough and accurate research of corporations, government agencies, and individuals, using internal and external information resources to confirm the accuracy of information;
  • Update data in corporate hierarchies or, “family trees,” in the Firm’s conflicts and billing databases, as necessary;
  • Analyze, evaluate, and interpret both reference source research results and conflicts reports to identify existing and potential conflicts-of-interest with incoming parties for all firm engagements and hires;
  • Communicate with attorneys and administrative staff regarding conflicts check results, advise on actual or potential conflicts, and propose necessary steps to resolve any actual or potential conflicts-of-interest;
  • Consult with Conflicts Department management on complex conflicts issues that require further direction of the Office of the General Counsel;
  • Inform and advise firm attorneys of any special circumstances surrounding complex conflicts issues;
  • Conduct proactive research of mergers, acquisitions, and potential bankruptcies using various business reference sources, and record findings in the Firm’s conflicts database;
  • Analyze “thrust-upon” conflicts issues and propose resolutions to attorneys in consultation with Conflicts Attorneys and the Office of the General Counsel;
  • Maintain resolution notes and responses for each conflicts request; and
  • Handle additional conflicts research and analysis projects as assigned and required.

What You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (strongly preferred); a minimum of four (4) years of relevant law firm experience may be considered in lieu of a degree;
  • At least two (2) years of research, law firm, other professional services firm, or Conflicts-related experience (required);
  • Intermediate-level proficiency in conflicts related computer operations and software programs;
  • Intermediate-level proficiency in Microsoft Office and Intapp Open suite of products;
  • Intermediate-level proficiency in business verbal and written communications; and
  • Intermediate-level knowledge of research procedures and methodology.
  • Advanced-level proficiency to organize, prioritize, coordinate, and work as part of a team;
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a strong ability to meet deadlines and provide results while supporting and enforcing Firm policy and procedures;
  • Possess well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with people at all levels in a polite and constructive way;
  • Ability to identify and escalate issues as appropriate, and present them clearly and succinctly with proposed solutions;
  • Flexibility and comfort in working in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to embrace shifting demands and tight deadlines;
  • Good judgment and critical thinking skills to protect and maintain highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, and/or proprietary information of the Firm and its clients; and
  • Excellent customer service skills.

Job Tags

Work at office, Shift work,

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