Conflicts Information Specialist
Conflicts Information Specialist
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Job Description
Crowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm with offices in the United States Europe MENA and Asia that represents clients in litigation and arbitration regulatory and policy and transactional and corporate matters. The firm is internationally recognized for its representation of Fortune 500 companies in highstakes litigation and governmentfacing matters as well as its ongoing commitment to pro bono service and diversity equity and inclusion.
Job Summary
The Conflicts Information Specialist supports the firms risk management need and the firms new business function by collecting necessary information to perform thorough and accurate conflict of interest checks on all proposed new representations and lateral attorney hiring. The position enters new matter information into the firms conflicts database and accounting system and supports firms requirement to disseminate information regarding all new representations to firm personnel.
Workweek Schedule: Monday Friday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time
Job Responsibilities
- Conducts corporate research using internet and other research tools based on notification of potential new representation to confirm accuracy of party name and to identify corporate family affiliates.
- Enters and updates data in the firms conflicts database and conducts database searches to identify potential conflicts with matters already in system and generates conflicts reports for analysis by firms attorneys.
- Performs sanctions and other riskrelated research related to potential new representations.
- Interacts with attorneys and secretaries on a regular basis in conjunction with performance of these tasks.
- Drafts and distributes to the firm the daily report of proposed business.
- Enters client and new matter information into firms conflicts and accounting databases for approved representations for conflicts and billing purposes.
- Assists department management with other special projects related to maintenance of database and the tracking of engagement letters and outside counsel guidelines.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to conduct internet research.
- Basic knowledge of business ownership and corporate family structures.
- Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic and complex environment work independently with attention to detail to meet deadlines and daily requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to follow data entry conventions and enter data accurately.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing with attorneys and staff.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and with others in a cooperative enthusiastic and friendly manner to accomplish position functions and participate in team efforts.
- Demonstrated ability to master new technology applications.
- Basic skill in operating standard office equipment including desktop computers facsimile machines copiers telephones.
- Basic knowledge of MS Office Suite primarily Word and Excel.
Requirements:
Education
The position requires a Bachelors Degree. Equivalent training and experience may substitute for education.
Experience
No experience necessary. Training will be provided on the job.
Directly related experience in internet research database maintenance and report preparation highly preferred. Intapp Open Elite or comparable database experience a plus.
Additional Information :
Crowell & Moring LLP offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package. Our benefits include healthcare vision dental retirement and allpurpose leave and progressive options such as back up childcare wellness programs cultural events and social activities. We take great pride in our positive friendly culture that rewards hard work and success at the same time recognizing the importance of family and community service.
Our Firm is committed to fair and equitable compensation practice in accordance with applicable laws. The salary range for this position is $51000. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus. Other benefits include healthcare vision dental retirement and allpurpose leave. The salary for this position may vary based on location market data an applicants skills and prior experience certain degrees and certifications and other factors.
EOE m/f/d/v
Crowell & Moring LLP participates in the EVerify program.
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Remote
