Coordinator Conflicts Research

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 thrive in a collaborative environment that values exceptional client service initiative professionalism responsiveness and adaptability we invite you to consider joining our Business Intake and Conflicts department in our Chicago office as a Coordinator: Intake and Conflicts.

The Coordinator: Intakeand Conflicts processes conflict of interest searches timely and accurately following very detailed search rules process documentation and instructions from Intake Analysts.

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

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

This description is not exhaustive and the Firm may modify it at any time at its sole discretion; nothing herein creates an employment contract or alters 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.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans. To request an accommodation related to the application process or 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 protected veteran status.

Mayer Brown works with select external search firms that have been vetted against our standards. Firms without a contract or agreement with Mayer Brown are not authorized to represent that they are working with the Firm nor are they entitled to placement fees. Mayer Brown does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruiters. Submission of an unsolicited CV to Mayer Brown or any of its Partners or employees will not establish any right of priority for the submitting agency.

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