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