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Paul Hastings · 2 hours ago

Conflicts Researcher II

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Paul Hastings is a leading international law firm that provides innovative legal solutions to many of the world's top financial institutions and Fortune Global 500 companies. The Conflicts Researcher II is 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 and compliance.

AdviceConsultingLegal

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Legal researchConflicts analysisData managementMicrosoft OfficeIntapp OpenResearch methodologyCustomer serviceCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsCritical thinking

Required

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

Intermediate-level knowledge of research procedures and methodology

Preferred

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

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Long Term Care, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account

Healthcare Concierge and Advocacy

Lifestyle Spending Account

Voluntary 401(k) Plan and Profit Sharing

10 Paid Holidays per year and a generous PTO Program

Family Support including Paid Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits, Breast Milk Shipping, Back-up Child Care, Elder Care, and Tutoring

Wellbeing programs (Employee Assistance Program, Relationship Support, Mental Health, Menopause and Midlife Health and Well-Being Events)

Retirement Plan Consulting

Anniversary Bonus Program

Professional Development Programs

Transportation and Commuter Benefits

International Travel Insurance

Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance

Auto/Home/Pet Insurance

Prepaid Legal Insurance

Employee Discounts

And More!

Company

Paul Hastings

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Paul Hastings is an international law firm that provides legal solutions to many financial institutions and Fortune 500 companies.

Founded in 1951

Los Angeles, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.paulhastings.com/

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