Conflicts Research Analyst

Client: Confidential Law Firm Location: Columbus, 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 Columbus, 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 legal research skills and an interest in compliance and legal ethics. Key Responsibilities > Define search strategies and conduct conflict checks using the firms 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 & 12+ years of experience in a law firm conflicts department & Bachelors 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 & Bachelors 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 Columbus, 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 Bachelors degree and no equivalent work history & Seeking remote-only or freelance work & Unable to work onsite or relocate independently