Legal Conflicts Research Analyst
MetaRPO, Cincinnati, OH, United States
Conflicts Research Analyst
Client: Law Firm
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Job Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time | Hybrid
Compensation: $23.00 – $35.00 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 Cincinnati, OH. 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 ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong research skills and an interest in compliance and legal ethics.
Key Responsibilities
Define search strategies and conduct conflict checks using the firm’s 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 to support resolution efforts
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 standard business hours as needed
What You Bring
1–2+ years of experience in a law firm conflicts department
Qualifications
Bachelor’s 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
Bachelor’s 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 Cincinnati, OH
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
Do Not Submit If
No law firm experience or no conflicts-specific background
No conflicts experience at all
No Bachelor’s degree and no equivalent work history
Seeking remote-only or freelance work
Unable to work onsite or relocate independently
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Client: Law Firm
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Job Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time | Hybrid
Compensation: $23.00 – $35.00 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 Cincinnati, OH. 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 ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong research skills and an interest in compliance and legal ethics.
Key Responsibilities
Define search strategies and conduct conflict checks using the firm’s 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 to support resolution efforts
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 standard business hours as needed
What You Bring
1–2+ years of experience in a law firm conflicts department
Qualifications
Bachelor’s 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
Bachelor’s 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 Cincinnati, OH
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
Do Not Submit If
No law firm experience or no conflicts-specific background
No conflicts experience at all
No Bachelor’s degree and no equivalent work history
Seeking remote-only or freelance work
Unable to work onsite or relocate independently
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