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
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> 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
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 1–2+ years of experience in a law firm conflicts department

 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)
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 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 Columbus, OH

Preferred (Nice-to-Have)
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 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
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 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