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Holland & Hart LLP · 1 day ago

Legal Conflicts Researcher

Cheyenne, WY

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Holland & Hart LLP is a law firm that offers a positive team atmosphere and work-life balance. They are seeking a Legal Conflicts Researcher to conduct due diligence research and identify potential conflicts of interest to support the firm's risk management function.

Law Practice

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Justine Staples (Knight), SPHR

Responsibilities

Prepares, under general oversight, comprehensive due diligence research of potential new clients or new partners on behalf of the firm and its attorneys, using a variety of electronic resources. This can include various types of quick or complex research, including news, public records, bankruptcy filings, judgments and liens, lawsuit involvement, corporate hierarchy, and company and individual research

Responsible, under general oversight, for preparing a summary report outlining due diligence research and highlighting any potential risk issues. Advises appropriate firm constituents, Senior Ethics & Conflicts Attorney, or screening attorney of findings

Responsible, under general oversight, for searching and preparing conflict reports on names submitted through various search requests; highlights potential legal and business conflicts utilizing applicable conflicts software. Evaluates and makes decisions relating to conflict search results to determine search result relevancy and prepares conflict reports based on findings. Advises screening or clearance attorney on relevant findings and answers questions related to the same

Performs corporate tree research and analysis to determine the structure of business entities and uncover client relationships and hierarchies relevant to the preparation of conflict reports; utilizes the internet and Lexis Diligence, Lexis Corporate Affiliations, Lexis Public Records, Capital IQ, and various government websites

Learns how to process rejected matters and file related documentation; learns linking parties, black book notes, and other elevated tasks as needed

Learns and assists with inactivating matters and adding former client/adverse hits for new hires

Responds to Department emails as needed, under general oversight, and trains on handling late shift assignments

Adheres to all firm and Department policies and procedures related to conflict searches, due diligence research, and new business intake

Handles sensitive and confidential information daily

Works on special projects and additional duties as assigned

Qualification

Due diligence researchConflicts database softwareLegal researchDatabase searchingAnalytical skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree, 4 years of comparable law firm or research experience, or a Paralegal Certificate and 2 years of comparable law firm or research experience required

High level of proficiency using personal computers, database software, Windows, and Word required

Ability to follow instructions and procedures, apply good judgment, think independently and 'on their feet' when circumstances dictate, and seek advice when necessary

Requires good interpersonal/communication skills to work effectively with personnel at all levels within the firm

Requires good organizational and planning skills to prioritize and handle detailed and repetitive work, and to assess, recommend, and implement improved work procedures

Good spelling, writing, and proofreading skills

Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities, and maintain composure with minimal supervision

Willingness to work flexible hours when necessary to meet departmental deadlines

Preferred

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

Experience with Aderant Expert and/or Intapp a plus

Highly analytical and skilled at database searching with attention to detail preferred

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

AD&D

EAP

STD

LTD

Voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurances

401(k)-retirement plan with a company match

Educational assistance

Free or discounted legal services

Opportunities through the Holland & Hart Foundation, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating volunteer opportunities for lawyers, staff, families, and friends of Holland & Hart LLP

Company

Holland & Hart LLP

Throughout the Mountain West, from coast to coast and beyond, Holland & Hart provides clients with astute legal service from a vantage like no other.

Founded in 1947

Denver, CO, US

1001-5000 employees

http://www.hollandhart.com

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