Conflicts Researcher Job at Troutman Pepper, Chicago, IL

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  • Troutman Pepper
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

We are always seeking talented, motivated, growth-minded, and creative individuals. Our firm is committed to providing employee support and advancement, while embracing inclusion and innovation as keys to a stronger future.

We invite you to explore the position below and to submit your application to join our team!

Job Summary:

The Conflicts Researcher is responsible for researching potential conflicts of interest as a key component of the law firms new business intake and lateral hiring processes.

Essential Duties and 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 Firms 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 Firms 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • 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.

Education and/or Experience:

  • Bachelors 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 a legal environment preferred.

The Firm will comply with any applicable city or state workplace mandates in effect in regards to Covid-19.

This position description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of the job. The statements contained in the position description are not necessarily all-inclusive and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as determined by business needs.

This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

By applying for this position, you agree and understand that Troutman Pepper Locke will process your Personal Information pursuant to the terms of our Worker and Applicant Global Privacy Notice . If you have questions about our data handling practices, or you are a resident of California, the United Kingdom, or the European Union and wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at privacy@troutman.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Troutman Pepper Locke adheres to a policy of equal opportunity and will make all employment decisions, which include hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, evaluation, compensation and separation, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital or armed forces status and any other classification as protected by law.

Compensation is dependent on several factors, such as position, location, education, training, and/or experience.

Hiring Salary Range:

$50,000.00 - $70,000.00
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Job Tags

Contract work, Summer work, Work at office, Shift work,

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