Conflicts Researcher

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Houston, TXFresher4h agovia LinkedIn

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New grads, no experience needed · Bachelor's degree
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On-site in Houston
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About the Role

As a Conflicts Researcher, you will utilize Intapp Open conflicts software and online research tools to generate accurate reports on the firm’s prior involvement with parties involved in potential new business. You should have familiarity with legal terminology used for common business structures. You must be highly attentive to detail and have the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment and must possess effective communication skills with the ability to work with all levels of staff and attorneys utilizing tact and diplomacy.

Key Responsibilities

  • Generate new business conflicts of interest reports according to department procedures, utilizing Intapp Open conflicts software and available online research tools.
  • Have a working knowledge of all department standard operating procedures and understand conflicts request workflow.
  • Understand basic conflicts of interest principles.
  • Demonstrate sound judgment in managing assignments in relation to firm and department priorities.
  • Interpret and analyze information. Compile, review, filter, synthesize, and determine logical conclusions or recommendations based on data and information which is varied in content and format.
  • Be a self-starter; able to work with a diverse team in a fast-paced environment; and exercise independent judgment in performing all aspects of assignments.
  • Other responsibilities, as required.

Requirements & Tech Stack

  • Intapp Open conflicts software
  • Online research tools
  • Microsoft programs including Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • Proficiency with PDF software (a plus)
  • Familiarity with legal terminology used for common business structures.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree, highly preferred, however prior conflicts experience may be considered.
  • Prior work experience in a legal or professional service environment desired.
  • Experience with relational databases, such as Intapp Open, LegalKey, or CompliGuard Analyze, desired.
  • Previous online research experience preferred, including Dun & Bradstreet.
  • Ability to learn new software is required.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Highly attentive to detail.
  • Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Effective communication skills with the ability to work with all levels of staff and attorneys utilizing tact and diplomacy.

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