Firm: AmLaw100 Location: REMOTE, CA ONLY Pay: $65,000 - $80,000 Position: Conflicts Assistant In 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; and • Handle 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; and • Intermediate-level knowledge of research procedures and methodology. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree (strongly preferred); and • At least 2 years of research or Conflicts related experience (required). Apply Job!