What are the responsibilities and job description for the Conflicts Analyst position at Berkeley Research Group, LLC?
Summary
This position reports to the Sr. Conflicts Manager. The candidate would be a contributing member of BRG’s dynamic legal team. This position is full-time and can be based in Washington, DC, Chicago, or New York. This is a hybrid position that is required to come to the office on occasion as needed. This position is hourly and eligible for overtime.
Responsibilities
- Research corporate affiliations of clients and parties using Capital IQ and/or Hoover's/D&B as well as cross-reference information using the internet.
- Perform routine conflicts of interest searches by identifying and validating party information; determining appropriate search criteria (Boolean operators); running searches and analyzing results for data to be included or excluded based on the policies and procedures of the General Counsel's Office.
- Verify that all conflicts reports are complete, consistent, accurate, and adhere to established standards and procedures for all conflicts of interest searches performed firm-wide.
- Assist and respond to the legal team and conflicts manager.
- Assist in maintaining data in InTapp by updating client/matter name changes and adding parties to existing matters.
- Uphold standards for searching and analyses on all requests by implementing and policing standards of accuracy, quality, and thoroughness.
- Be available for urgent and confidential matters and situations, including evenings and weekends.
- Contribute to process, procedure, and technology improvements to provide optimum customer service and efficiency.
- Exhibit proficiency in the understanding and utilization of the conflicts database; including maintenance and updating of the database.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree is required.
- Four to five years of experience in risk management, research, reference library work, conflict searching, or related experience is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, InTapp, Elite, Hoover's/D&B, research software is preferred.
- Strict attention to detail and excellent analytical and organizational skills are a must.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be responsible for completing tasks and following through with the resolution of issues; including the ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.
- The ideal candidate must interact well with people at all levels with a high degree of accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism.
- Strong understanding of conflicts-of-interest, and business intake procedures in a law firm or professional services environment is preferred.
- Conflicts training will be provided.
Salary Range: $72,000 - $83,000
Candidate must be able to submit verification of his/her legal right to work in the United States, without company sponsorship. BRG is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Salary : $72,000 - $83,000
