Conflicts Researcher

2-4 yrs required

Full-time

No

Summary:

Position: Conflicts Researcher
Job Category: Ethics & Business Intake
Law Firm: Holland & Hart
Experience: 4 years of comparable law firm or research experience, or a Paralegal Certificate and 2 years of comparable law firm or research experience required.
Salary Range: to per hour, with a discretionary bonus based on performance.

The Conflicts Researcher plays a vital role in supporting the risk management function of the law firm by conducting due diligence research and utilizing the conflicts database to screen and report findings related to potential and existing clients. This position requires a high level of attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure, as well as excellent communication and organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct due diligence research using various electronic resources to screen potential and existing clients
- Prepare comprehensive reports outlining due diligence research and highlighting any potential risk issues
- Search and prepare conflict reports using conflicts software, evaluating and making decisions on relevancy
- Perform corporate tree research and analysis using internet and database resources
- Assist with processing rejected matters and adding former client/adverse hits for new hires
- Respond to department emails and train on handling late shift assignments
- Adhere to all firm and department policies and procedures related to conflict searches and new business intake

Competencies:

- Job Knowledge & Technical Skill
- Communication
- Team Player
- Customer/Client Experience

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate with 2 years of comparable law firm or research experience; or 4 years of comparable law firm or research experience
- Prior experience as a Conflicts Researcher at a comparably sized firm or other legal experience preferred
- High level of proficiency with computers and database software
- Ability to follow instructions and procedures, think independently, and seek advice when necessary
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Highly analytical with attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Willingness to work flexible hours when necessary

Physical Requirements:

- Ability to sit, stand, and/or walk for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift and carry at least 10 pounds
- Repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement for computer work
- Clear speech and ability to understand others

Work Environment:

- Professional office atmosphere
- Sedentary work with occasional off-hour meetings and events and possible travel

Schedule:

- Hybrid schedule of 2 days in-office and 3 days remote, with possibility of additional in-office days as needed

Benefits:

- Work/life balance with a scheduled work week
- Robust wellness program
- Generous PTO and holiday pay
- Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD insurance options
- Voluntary income protection benefits
- 401(k)-retirement plan with company match
- Educational assistance and free or discounted legal services
- Opportunities through the Holland & Hart Foundation

Holland & Hart is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status. The firm values diversity and strives to create a supportive and inclusive work environment for all employees.

Not specified.

Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, LTD, supplemental life, accident, critical illness, long-term care insurances, 401(k)-retirement plan with company match, educational assistance, free or discounted legal services, opportunities through Holland & Hart Foundation.

Not specified.

Due diligence research, conflict database utilization, risk management, legal and business conflicts identification, report writing, legal compliance, research analysis, data analytics, database searching, attention to detail, interpersonal/communication, organizational and planning, time management, flexibility, work under pressure.

Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate and 2 years of comparable law firm or research experience, or 4 years of comparable law firm or research experience. Juris Doctorate, librarian, paralegal, and/or data analytics background a plus.

When applying, please submit a resume and cover letter.

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate and 2 years of comparable law firm or research experience, or 4 years of comparable law firm or research experience. Prior experience as a Conflicts Researcher at a comparably sized firm or other prior legal experience a plus. Juris Doctorate, librarian, paralegal, and/or data analytics background a plus. High level of proficiency using personal computers, database software, Windows, and Word required. Experience with Aderant Expert and/or Intapp a plus.

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