Conflicts Coordinator

Role Overview:

At Cornerstone Research, you will be part of a thriving, 1,000-strong team that spans nine offices, comprises more than 55 nationalities, and leads the industry in its commitment to develop team members across all levels. Inc. Magazine has recognized Cornerstone Research three times as a Best Workplace for its outstanding employee engagement, collaborative culture, and professional growth opportunities.

You'll Love It Here If You:

• Embrace learning and continuous improvement

• Set and strive for a high bar of excellence

• Believe that teamwork leads to success: ask us what it means to be #onefirmfirm!

• Take pride in always doing your best work, even if it's harder or takes longer

• Are passionate about what you do

How You'll Help Our Team Succeed:

• Generate conflicts reports.

• Support the Legal team with intake review of new matters for the Firm, often on an expedited basis.

• Apply Cornerstone Research's conflicts policies and procedures as guiding principles in evaluating, tracking, and maintaining records of potential issues with new business opportunities.

• Apply an analytical approach to identify and spot new issues and concerns, and escalates those matters where appropriate.

• Leverage internal and external databases and other resources to conduct research, such as to obtain information on the nature of an entity or individual's role in a particular matter and identify relevant corporate affiliations.

• Develop an understanding of the Firm's expert and business consulting services, and the nature and complexity of the Firm's work on behalf of clients.

• Provide administrative support for the management of the conflicts review process, such as to update databases, ensure integrity of data and records, and assist with special projects as needed.

• Provide other general administrative organizational support to Legal team as needed.

• Facilitate the contract lifecycle management process in partnership with the Legal team, including drafting and review of various contracts (engagement letters, confidentiality agreements, etc.), consulting with internal and external clients as appropriate, and overseeing contracts through execution.

• Support the Legal team with review of client and case related legal documents (protective orders, billing guidelines, terms and conditions, etc.).

• Assist the Legal team with updating and maintaining information relating to executed contracts and relevant contract terms.

What You'll Need to Be Successful:

• 2 years experience processing conflicts in a law firm and/or professional services environment

• Exceptional computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel

• Excellent time management and task management skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with colleagues and external clients

• Effectively prioritizes competing responsibilities

• Experience of working well under pressure, with high volume and to tight deadlines

• Excellent attention to detail

• Works well independently and as part of a team

• Bachelor's Degree

• Experience processing contracts in a law firm and/or professional services environment plus

• Experience researching in Pacer and other online court services a plus

The firm's uniquely collegial, supportive atmosphere makes Cornerstone Research a great place to work. We invest in our people in a host of ways, from providing meaningful learning and development opportunities to organizing memorable social events. To many, our culture and our people are the most exciting, enriching aspects of a Cornerstone Research career. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is embedded in our core values; they inform who we are and how we work, and you can learn more about them here. We champion a culture of acceptance and belonging, where every individual in every role is valued and empowered to contribute authentically and fully. Learn about our firm's commitment to DEI here.

Cornerstone Research is offering a competitive market base salary for this position. A job offer and its corresponding salary will depend on one's geographic location, and how closely a candidate's skills, experience and education match the requirements for the role. At Cornerstone Research, we believe compensation is more than just a base salary. We offer a competitive total compensation package that includes an annual performance bonus and comprehensive benefits including a variety of healthcare plans, paid time off, transit subsidy, wellness benefits and retirement plan contributions.

Washington D.C: $53,400 - $71,400

Who We Are:

Cornerstone Research provides economic and financial analysis and expert testimony in all phases of commercial litigation and regulatory proceedings.

We work with a broad network of testifying experts, including leaders from academia and industry, who are recognized for their depth of knowledge, accomplishments, and research. Our staff consultants contribute expertise in economics, finance, accounting, and marketing, as well as business acumen, familiarity with the litigation process, and a commitment to produce outstanding results.

The firm's uniquely collegial and supportive atmosphere makes Cornerstone Research a great place to work. We invest in our people in a host of ways, from providing meaningful learning and development opportunities to organizing memorable social events. To many, our culture and our people are the most exciting and enriching aspects of a career at Cornerstone Research.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Cornerstone Research is an equal employee opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other factors protected by law.