Overview
Legal Conflicts Researcher Jobs in Reno, USA at Holland & Hart LLP
General Purpose
Conducts limited due diligence research and utilizes the conflicts database to screen and report findings of all names connected to potential and existing clients. Plays a critical role in supporting the department’s risk management function by ensuring legal and business conflicts of interest are identified and reported, thereby protecting the firm from potential malpractice claims, motions to disqualify, and the like.
Assists the firm in complying with the Rules of Professional Conduct and applicable federal law related to “know your client” obligations.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
- P repares, under general oversight, limited due diligence research of potential new clients or new counsel 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, Lead Counsel, 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, rejecting requests, and other elevated tasks as needed.
- Learns and assists with reopening matters and adding former client 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.
Competencies
- Job Knowledge & Technical Skill – Demonstrates an understanding of objectives, duties, responsibilities, and expectations of the job with exceptional quality work.
- Communication – Recognizes the essential value of continuous information exchange.
- Team Player – Team oriented; maintains composure and is adaptable to the changing needs of the team.
- Customer/Client Experience – Creates a consistent and exceptional experience for others, whether directly to external clients/customers or indirectly through internal support, that elevates the overall perception of the firm.
Job Qualifications (Education, Experience and Certification)
- Bachelor’s degree, four (4) years of comparable law firm or research experience, or a Paralegal Certificate and 2 years of comparable law firm or research experience required.
- 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 backgrounds a plus.
- High level of proficiency using personal computers, database software, Windows, and Word required. Experience with Aderant Expert and/or Intapp a plus.
- 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 collaborate effectively with personnel at all levels within the firm. Ability to exercise discretion in escalating and…
Title: Legal Conflicts Researcher
Company: Holland & Hart LLP
Location: Reno, USA
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