Conflicts Assistant, AmLaw100 (Remote)

Firm: AmLaw100Location: REMOTE, CA ONLYPay: $65,000 - $80,000Position: Conflicts AssistantIn this capacity, the Conflicts Assistant will:

Independently conduct thorough and accurate research of corporations, agencies and individuals listed as incoming parties to client/matters, or submitted with preliminary conflicts checks;Analyze and evaluate both the reference source research results and conflicts reports to determine whether conflicts-of-interest may exist with incoming parties;Independently inform attorneys and administrative staff as to whether potential or actual conflicts exist and propose the necessary steps to resolve; Consult with management on complex conflicts issues potentially requiring the further direction of the Professional Responsibility Committee or the Office of General Counsel;Update the corporate hierarchies or “family trees” in the Firm’s conflicts database and billing database;Conduct pro-active research of mergers, acquisitions and potential bankruptcies using various business reference sources and record findings in the conflicts database;Analyze ‘thrust-upon” conflicts issues and propose resolutions to attorneys in consultation with the Professional Responsibility Committee or the Office of General Counsel;Research and process requests including close, reopen, client, matter, and mailing/contact change requests;Work overtime as required; andHandle additional Conflicts research and analysis projects as assigned.

Proficiencies: Intermediate-level proficiency in conflicts related computer operations and software programs;Intermediate-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on Microsoft Word;Intermediate-level proficiency in business verbal and written communications; andIntermediate-level knowledge of research procedures and methodology. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (strongly preferred); andAt least 2 years of research or Conflicts related experience (required).