Conflicts Researcher
Foley & Lardner LLP is a great place to work because of what we do and how we do it. Here, your unique perspectives, experiences, and abilities will be embraced and developed, so you can excel. Being a part of Foley means having the opportunities and resources necessary to gain experience, advance professional goals, and forge meaningful connections. It’s a place where you can build your career and enjoy professionally satisfying work. We have over 2,300 people who are #HappyatFoley, and we think you will be too.
Foley & Lardner has an excellent opportunity available for a detail-oriented candidate looking to enter the legal field. The Conflicts Researcher will provide research support to our team of Conflicts Analysts and Conflicts Attorneys by utilizing their strong research skills to conduct both internet and database searches. This person will also perform various administrative tasks in support of our Professional Responsibility & Compliance Department. In addition to strong research and organizational skills, the ability to provide high quality, accurate and efficient work product in a high volume environment is essential.
Responsibilities
- Perform conflict research related to new business of the firm, using legal conflict research software and other tools to identify corporate affiliations and aliases
- Process Marketing/Business Development requests and send results to the submitters
- Process audit letter requests, working with the Compliance Specialist as needed to support the process and answer questions from audit letter business professionals about status of requests
- Maintain and keep several pending requests organized; be prepared to give updates or provide knowledge about status of requests to submitting assistants or conflicts analysts
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- Minimum of six (6) months of work or internship experience preferred
In support of transparency and equity in the workplace, Foley provides salary ranges for all positions. The figures below represent the full compensation range of this position. The actual offered amount will be between the range minimum and midpoint based on the following factors: education, experience, geographic market, and internal pay equity at Foley.
-Milwaukee - $52,800 to $73,900
Foley offers a comprehensive benefit program which currently includes Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays; Medical, Dental and Vision insurance; 401(k) Retirement; Disability and Life insurance; Adoption Assistance; Backup Care for Dependents.
Foley & Lardner LLP is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled
About Foley & Lardner:
Foley is an Am Law 50 law firm consistently ranked among top-tier practices. With over 1,100 lawyers in 27 offices across the United States, Mexico, Europe, and Asia, our market-leading platform includes Corporate, Intellectual Property, and Litigation. Adding depth to our bench strength, we focus on four primary sectors: Energy, Health Care & Life Sciences, Innovative Technology, and Manufacturing. We look beyond the law to focus on the constantly evolving demands facing our clients and act as trusted business advisors to deliver creative, practical, and effective solutions. For nearly two centuries, Foley has maintained its commitment to the highest level of innovative legal services and to the stewardship of our people, firm, clients, and the communities we serve. While respecting our roots, we’re also continuously looking to modernize all aspects of our business and elevate who we are and what we do, which keeps us focused on the future.