Legal Conflicts Research Analyst

Conflicts Research Analyst
Client: Law Firm
Location: Detroit MI
Job Type: Direct Hire Full-Time Hybrid
Compensation: $24.00 $36.00 per hour
Benefits: Full Benefits
Relocation Expenses: Yes
Interview Expenses: Yes
Openings: 1
The Role
Our client a nationally respected law firm is seeking a Conflicts Research Analyst to join its
growing conflicts team in Detroit MI. This role plays a critical part in helping attorneys
navigate ethical obligations and identify potential conflicts of interest for new matters and
lateral hires. The position is well suited for a detail-oriented professional with strong
research skills and an interest in legal ethics and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Define search strategies and conduct conflict checks using the firms electronic system
(Intapp or similar)
Analyze and summarize search results for attorneys and Conflicts Counsel identifying
potential issues and recommendations
Perform corporate research using online databases to uncover relationships and
affiliations
Draft engagement letters conflict waivers and ethical screen memorandums for
internal review
Collaborate with Conflicts Counsel Conflicts Attorneys General Counsel and the
broader legal team
Assist with ongoing cleanup and reconciliation of client and matter records in the
conflicts database
Provide responsive high-level support to attorneys and legal assistants
Occasionally support requests outside of regular business hours as needed
What You Bring
12 years of experience in a law firm conflicts department

Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant law firm
experience
Familiarity with legal ethics rules and professional responsibility standards
Experience conducting conflict checks corporate research or legal intake reviews
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional attention to detail and critical thinking skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume fast-paced environment
Must-Haves (Required to Submit)
At least 1 year of conflicts experience at a mid- to large-sized law firm
Bachelors degree or clear equivalent work history
Familiarity with legal ethics and professional responsibility rules
Experience conducting conflict checks or corporate research
Salary requirement provided (not open or negotiable)
Authorized to work in the United States
No sponsorship required now or in the future
Ability to work onsite or hybrid in Detroit MI
Preferred (Nice-to-Have)
Experience with Intapp or similar conflicts software
Drafting engagement letters conflict waivers or ethical screen memorandums
Large-scale data cleanup or client/matter database management experience
Strong legal writing or analytical reporting experience