Conflicts Researcher Jobs

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Our client is seeking a Conflicts Researcher. The Conflict Researcher will have the opportunity to work on several different areas and help investigate, identify, and recommend resolutions of conflicts of interest.

Responsibilities of the Conflicts Researcher will:

• Analyze and evaluate both the reference source research results and conflicts reports to determine whether conflicts-of-interest may exist with incoming parties;
• Proficiency in verbal and written communications
• Research and process various requests
• Analyze conflicts issues and propose resolutions to attorneys in consultation with the Professional Responsibility Committee
• Conduct research of mergers, acquisitions and potential bankruptcies using various business reference sources and record findings in the conflicts database;
• Independently conduct thorough and accurate research of corporations, agencies and individuals listed as incoming parties to client/matters, or submitted with preliminary conflicts checks
• Proficient in conflicts related computer operations and Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on Microsoft Word
• Intermediate-level knowledge of research procedures and methodology
• Independently inform attorneys and administrative staff as to whether potential or actual conflicts exist; Consult with management on complex conflicts issues potentially requiring the further direction of the Professional Responsibility Committee or the Office of General Counsel
• Handle additional Conflicts research and analysis projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
• At least 2 years of research or Conflicts related experience (required).