Conflicts Research Analyst (Law Firm Ethics & Intake)
About The Position
HireNow Staffing is working with a nationally respected law firm to identify a Conflicts Research Analyst to join its expanding team in Columbus, OH. This position plays a vital role in the firm's new business intake and ethical compliance process—helping attorneys confidently evaluate risk, client relationships, and potential conflicts before matters are opened. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a structured, high-accountability legal environment and understands the importance of precision, confidentiality, and professional responsibility in law firm operations. The Conflicts Research Analyst will serve as a core partner to attorneys and conflicts leadership by supporting conflict clearance and resolution efforts across the firm.
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of conflicts experience within a mid-size or large law firm environment
- Hands-on experience conducting conflict checks, performing corporate research, or supporting legal intake reviews
- Familiarity with legal ethics rules and professional responsibility standards
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent law firm experience demonstrating conflicts-specific expertise
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to support attorney-facing work
- Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a high-volume environment
- Authorized to work in the United States (no sponsorship now or in the future)
- Ability to work onsite or hybrid in Columbus, OH
Nice To Haves
- Experience working directly in Intapp Open or similar conflicts management software
- Background drafting conflict waivers, ethical screens, or engagement documentation
- Prior involvement in lateral attorney conflict clearance
- Experience supporting large-scale data integrity or database cleanup initiatives
- Strong analytical reporting or legal writing skills
- Values accuracy and confidentiality in high-stakes legal environments
- Enjoys research-driven work and complex corporate relationship analysis
- Communicates clearly and professionally with attorneys and senior stakeholders
- Brings stability, reliability, and strong law firm experience
Responsibilities
- Conducting detailed conflict searches by developing effective search strategies using the firms' conflicts database (Intapp or similar systems)
- Reviewing and interpreting search results, escalating potential concerns, and providing clear summaries to attorneys and Conflicts Counsel
- Performing corporate research to uncover entity relationships, ownership structures, and affiliations that impact conflict analysis
- Supporting the preparation of engagement letters, conflict waivers, and ethical screening memorandums for internal review
- Collaborating with Conflicts Counsel, Conflicts Attorneys, General Counsel, and intake stakeholders to ensure timely issue resolution
- Assisting with database maintenance efforts, including client/matter record cleanup and reconciliation
- Delivering responsive support to attorneys and legal staff while maintaining discretion and professionalism
- Providing limited after-hours support when urgent conflicts requests arise
Benefits
- Full Benefits Package
- Relocation Assistance
- Interview Expenses: Covered
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
