Conflicts Research Specialist
Conflicts Research Specialist
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$ 59400 - 78500
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Job Description
Overview
Mayer Brown is an international law firm positioned to represent the worlds major corporations funds and financial institutions in their most important and complex transactions and disputes. We are recognized by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do.
We are a collegial collaborative firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity support and development they need to grow thrive and realize their greatest potential all while supporting the Firms client service principles of excellence strategic partnership commercial instinct integrated strengths innovation and collaboration across our international firm.
If you enjoy working with team members whose defining characteristics are exceptional client service initiative professionalism responsiveness and adaptability you may be the person we are seeking to join our Business Intake and Conflicts department in our Chicago office as a Conflicts Research Specialist.
The Conflicts ResearchSpecialist processes conflict of interest searches timely and accurately following very detailed search rules process documentation and instructions from Intake Analysts.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
- Runs conflict searches on the Firms internal conflicts database to create a conflict report for review by Conflict Lawyers
- Completes daily search assignments on time producing high quality conflict reports while using appropriate judgement to filter data to be included in results
- Handles highly sensitive and confidential search requests
- Participates in ongoing training on business intake applications rules and processes as required
- Performs other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives
Qualifications
Education/Training/Certifications:
- Bachelors degree preferred
Professional Experience:
- Previous law firm experience helpful
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products required
Performance Traits:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm
- Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure meet deadlines with shifting priorities
- Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative
- Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion
- The ability to pay close attention to detail and to carefully follow instructions and adhere to established procedures is critical
- Must be able to work overtime weekends and holidays
- Ability to work in a diverse team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm
- Strong customer service skills able to anticipate needs
The typical pay scale for this position is between $59400 and $78500 although the actual wage or salary could be lower or higher if the candidates education experience skills and internal pay alignment are different from those specified.
The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.
The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance 401(k) savings plan back-up childcare and eldercare generous paid time off (PTO) as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.
Thank you for your interest in Mayer Brown. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans. To request a reasonable accommodation related to the application process and/or job interview please email. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
