Job Description

Why Seyfarth:

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading. 

The Opportunity:

The Conflicts Researcher utilizes Intapp Open conflicts software and online research tools to generate accurate reports on the firm’s prior involvement with parties involved in potential new business. This job is remote, but must be located in Chicago. 

The Day-To-Day:

On any given day, you will:

• Generate new business conflicts of interest reports according to department procedures, utilizing Intapp Open conflicts software and available online research tools.
• Have a working knowledge of all department standard operating procedures and understand conflicts request workflow.
• Understand basic conflicts of interest principles as taught by the National Conflicts Manager, Conflicts Supervisor, and Conflicts Attorneys.
• Demonstrate sound judgment in managing your assignments in relation to firm and department priorities.
• Ability to interpret and analyze information. Demonstrate ability to compile, review, filter, synthesize, and determine logical conclusions or recommendations based on data and information which is varied in content and format.
• Other responsibilities, as required.

You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree, highly preferred, however if you have prior conflicts experience you may be considered.
• Prior work experience in a legal or professional service environment preferred.
• Experience with relational databases, such as Intapp Open, LegalKey, or CompliGuard Analyze and previous online research experience preferred.

What We Provide:

Seyfarth provides competitive salary and benefits at all levels, and our culture embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of its professionals like no other firm. Our professional staff are a collaborative team, helping to define the unique client experience offered by the firm. We understand that it takes more than attorneys to build a successful legal practice; everyone participates in our commitment to excellence.

More About Seyfarth:

With approximately 1,000 lawyers across 17 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at  . 

Seyfarth Shaw is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

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Location Specific Language:

The salary range for this role is $57,000 to $60,000 annually, which is based on a 35 hour work week. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Chicago. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k). 

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This position is based in Chicago, IL 60606 

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Local area, Worldwide

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