Conflicts Research Analyst
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Job Location:
Detroit, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Conflicts Research Analyst (Law Firm Ethics & Intake)
Location: Onsite / Hybrid Detroit Michigan
Employment Type: Direct Hire Full-Time
Compensation: $24.00 $36.00 per hour
Benefits: Comprehensive Benefits Package
Relocation Assistance: Available
Interview Expenses: Covered
Openings: 1
Role Overview
HireNow Staffing is partnering with a nationally respected law firm to identify a Conflicts Research Analyst for its Detroit office. This role sits at the center of the firms ethics intake and risk management process and directly supports attorneys as they evaluate new matters lateral hires and client relationships.
The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented confident working with complex entity structures and comfortable making judgment calls rooted in professional responsibility standards. This is a high-trust position suited for someone who values accuracy discretion and consistency in a fast-paced law firm environment.
Key Responsibilities
As a Conflicts Research Analyst you will be responsible for protecting the firm by ensuring ethical compliance across all new and ongoing matters.
Key responsibilities include:
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Developing targeted search strategies and conducting conflicts checks using the firms conflicts database (Intapp or similar systems)
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Reviewing analyzing and summarizing search results for attorneys and Conflicts Counsel highlighting potential risks and escalation items
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Performing in-depth corporate research to identify parent entities affiliates subsidiaries and related parties
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Drafting engagement letters conflict waivers and ethical screen memorandums for attorney and counsel review
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Collaborating closely with Conflicts Counsel Conflicts Attorneys General Counsel and intake teams to support conflict resolution
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Maintaining and reconciling client and matter records to ensure data accuracy within the conflicts system
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Providing responsive professional support to attorneys legal assistants and administrative teams
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Assisting with urgent or time-sensitive conflicts requests including occasional after-hours support
Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)
Candidates must meet the following criteria to be considered:
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Minimum 1 year of conflicts experience within a mid- to large-sized law firm
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Hands-on experience conducting conflicts checks corporate research or legal intake reviews
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Working knowledge of legal ethics rules and professional responsibility standards
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Bachelors degree or equivalent law firm experience demonstrating relevant expertise
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Strong written and verbal communication skills suitable for attorney-facing work
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Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities accurately
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Authorized to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship now or in the future)
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Ability to work onsite or in a hybrid capacity in Detroit MI
Preferred Qualifications (Strong Differentiators)
Standout candidates will also bring:
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Experience using Intapp Open or similar conflicts management platforms
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Prior drafting of engagement letters conflict waivers or ethical screen documentation
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Experience supporting lateral attorney conflict clearance
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Exposure to large-scale client/matter data cleanup initiatives
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Strong analytical writing skills with the ability to clearly present findings
Ideal Candidate Profile
This role is best suited for someone who:
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Is methodical analytical and comfortable working with sensitive information
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Understands the downstream impact of conflicts decisions
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Thrives in a structured but fast-moving professional services environment
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Values precision discretion and ethical accountability
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Brings a stable law firm background with demonstrated reliability
HireNow Staffing Disclaimer
HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this role. All candidate information is handled confidentially and evaluated against defined requirements. This job description outlines the general scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Duties may evolve based on client needs and business growth. Only candidates meeting the core qualifications will be considered for interview.
Key Skills
- Spss
- Data Collection
- R
- Stata
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Data Mining
- Calculus
- Market Research
- Operations Research
- SAS
- Data Analysis Skills
