Conflicts Research Analyst (Law Firm)

Conflicts Research Analyst (Law Firm)

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Job Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time | Hybrid

Compensation: $23.00 – $35.00 per hour

Benefits: Full Benefits Package

Relocation Assistance: Available

Interview Expenses: Covered

Openings: 1

Overview

HireNow Staffing is partnering with a nationally respected law firm to identify a highly detail-oriented Conflicts Research Analyst to join its growing team in Cincinnati, Ohio.

This role is a critical part of the firm's risk management and client intake process, ensuring attorneys are able to evaluate new matters and lateral hires with confidence, while meeting strict ethical and professional responsibility standards.

The ideal candidate brings prior conflicts experience in a mid-to-large law firm environment, strong research skills, and the ability to navigate sensitive information with accuracy, discretion, and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

In this position, you will support attorneys and conflicts counsel by managing conflict review processes across multiple jurisdictions and practice areas, including:

• Conduct thorough conflicts checks using the firm's electronic system (Intapp or similar platforms)

• Develop effective search strategies to uncover potential conflicts involving clients, adversaries, affiliates, and related entities

• Analyze and clearly summarize results for Conflicts Counsel and attorneys, identifying areas of concern and escalation needs

• Perform corporate research using external databases to map ownership structures, relationships, and organizational connections

• Draft key documentation such as engagement letters, conflict waivers, and ethical screen memorandums for internal review

• Collaborate with Conflicts Counsel, General Counsel, and legal teams to assist in resolution of conflicts issues

• Support ongoing database cleanup, reconciliation, and client/matter record accuracy initiatives

• Provide responsive, professional support to attorneys, legal assistants, and administrative stakeholders

• Occasionally assist with urgent requests outside standard business hours when needed

Required Qualifications (Must Meet to Be Considered)

Candidates must meet the following core requirements to be eligible for interview:

• Minimum 1 year of conflicts experience within a mid-to-large law firm environment

• Bachelor's degree OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant law firm experience

• Familiarity with legal ethics rules, professional responsibility standards, and conflicts procedures

• Demonstrated experience conducting conflict checks, corporate research, or legal intake reviews

• Exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment, and strong analytical thinking

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Authorization to work in the United States (no sponsorship now or in the future)

• Ability to work hybrid onsite in Cincinnati, OH

• Comfort with the stated hourly compensation range

Preferred Qualifications (Highly Valued)

Standout candidates may also bring:

• Hands-on experience with Intapp Open or similar conflicts software

• Experience drafting conflict waivers and ethical screening documentation

• Prior involvement in client/matter database reconciliation or large-scale data cleanup

• Strong legal research or analytical writing background

• Multi-office or multi-jurisdiction law firm exposure

Compensation & Benefits

This opportunity offers:

• Competitive hourly rate: $23.00 – $35.00 per hour

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Relocation support (if applicable)

• Interview-related travel expenses covered

• Long-term career growth within an established conflicts and compliance function

Do Not Apply If You Have

• No law firm experience or no conflicts-specific background

• No prior conflicts research or intake review exposure

• Seeking fully remote, freelance, or contract-only work

• Unable to work hybrid onsite in Cincinnati

• No bachelor's degree and no equivalent relevant work history

HireNow Staffing Disclaimer

HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this role. All candidate information is handled confidentially and evaluated against defined requirements. This job description outlines the general scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Duties may evolve based on client needs and business growth. Only candidates meeting the core qualifications will be considered for interview.