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Troutman Pepper Locke LLP · 20 hours ago

Conflicts Researcher

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$50K/yr - $70K/yr

2+ years exp

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP is a law firm committed to employee support and advancement. The Conflicts Researcher will be responsible for researching potential conflicts of interest as part of the firm's new business intake and lateral hiring processes, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with established policies.

Law Practice

Responsibilities

Performs quality control reviews of client/matter intake, including reviewing and analyzing client/matter intake submissions to ensure that data is accurate, complete, and adheres to established policies and procedures

Performs conflict of interest searches for clients, matters, and/or other new business, using Intapp, the Firm’s conflicts and intake database

Performs conflicts of interest searches for lateral attorney candidates and incoming Staff, Project Attorneys, and Summer/Fall Associates, using Intapp, the Firm’s conflicts and intake database

Reviews and analyzes conflict of interest reports to identify false positive hits; adjusts search terms and search strategies, if necessary

Conducts factual research using internal and external resources, which may include researching corporate relationships and discussions with attorneys and/or staff to gather information and/or clarification regarding a party or matter

Collaborates with the ICS team and the Office of General Counsel to research, analyze, and resolve conflicts of interest

Performs database maintenance, data entry, and special projects, as requested by the Intake Manager

Continues development of skills, process improvements, and knowledge of the applicable rules regarding conflicts of interest and trends/changes in the legal industry

Qualification

Conflict of interest researchIntapp database proficiencyResearch skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree; any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position may be considered

Minimum of two (2) years of experience in an administrative role; experience in a legal environment preferred

Ability to compile, review, filter, synthesize, and interpret information which is varied in content and format

Strong research skills using internal and external resources, with proven aptitude to quickly learn new applications

Strong organizational skills, including the ability to produce a high quality and accurate work product with minimal supervision in an atmosphere of multiple projects, shifting priorities, and extremely tight deadline pressure

Ability to work effectively both independently and with teams to promote consistent and efficient workflow processes

Identify and respond to internal and external client inquiries in a timely manner and seek feedback/follow-up as appropriate

Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide high-quality service and partner effectively with diverse groups of people at various levels within the firm as well as external contacts

Ability to self-manage and work independently in a hybrid, and in-office setting

Ability to write effective business correspondence that presents information and/or responds to questions from attorneys or staff in a professional and courteous manner

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills