Conflicts Researcher (Law Firm Experience)

We are conducting a search for a Conflicts Researcher II for a top-rated Law Firm to be based in the New York office. What You'll Do: 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.
What You'll Bring: Bachelor's degree (strongly preferred); At least 2 years of research or Conflicts related experience (required); 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..