Conflicts Researcher II — Strategic Risk & Compliance

Paul Hastings, LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life/AD&D

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

Bonuses

Job summary

Paul Hastings, LLP seeks a Conflicts Researcher II in a regular, on-site role across multiple U.S. offices. You will perform in-depth legal research, assess conflicts of interest, and maintain conflicts databases, supporting the Office of the General Counsel and Risk & Compliance teams.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in conflicts or research, a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), and strong communication skills. Flexible benefits and competitive compensation are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; strong preference for law firm experience
• Minimum four years of law firm experience may substitute for degree
• Two+ years of research or conflicts-related experience required
• Proficiency with conflicts-related software and MS Office/Intapp Open

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough research of corporations, agencies, and individuals to confirm information
• Update corporate hierarchies and conflicts databases with new data
• Analyze and interpret conflicts to identify existing and potential conflicts of interest
• Communicate results to attorneys and staff, advising on next steps
• Consult with conflicts management on complex issues and escalate when needed
• Research mergers, acquisitions, and bankruptcies for conflicts evaluation
• Maintain notes and resolutions for each conflicts request
• Handle additional conflicts research and analysis as assigned

Skills

Legal research

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Intapp Open

Microsoft Office

Job description

Paul Hastings, LLP seeks a Conflicts Researcher II in a regular, on-site role across multiple U.S. offices. You will perform in-depth legal research, assess conflicts of interest, and maintain conflicts databases, supporting the Office of the General Counsel and Risk & Compliance teams.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in conflicts or research, a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), and strong communication skills. Flexible benefits and competitive compensation are offered.