Legal Conflicts Research Analyst

Conflicts Research Analyst
Client: Law Firm
Location: Cincinnati, 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 Cincinnati, 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 research
skills and an interest in compliance and legal ethics.
Key Responsibilities

• 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

• 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)

• 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 Cincinnati, 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 Bachelor’s degree and no equivalent work history
• Seeking remote-only or freelance work
• Unable to work onsite or relocate independently