Conflicts Research Analyst (Law Firm Ethics & Intake)

HireNow Staffing•Dayton, OH

19h•$23 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

HireNow Staffing is partnering with a highly respected national law firm to hire a Conflicts Research Analyst for its growing Dayton-based conflicts and professional responsibility team. This is a high-impact role supporting attorneys, Conflicts Counsel, and firm leadership in identifying and resolving potential conflicts of interest for new business intake, lateral hires, and ongoing matter management. The ideal candidate is exceptionally detail-oriented, thrives in fast-paced legal environments, and understands the importance of ethical compliance in complex client representations.

Requirements

At least 1+ year of conflicts experience within a mid-sized or large law firm
Strong familiarity with conflict checks workflows, client/matter intake, and ethical issue spotting
Working knowledge of professional responsibility principles and law firm compliance standards
Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant law firm experience demonstrating a clear foundation in legal operations
Proven ability to manage high-volume work with exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
Authorized to work in the United States (no sponsorship now or in the future)
Ability to work onsite in Dayton, OH (or relocate as needed)

Nice To Haves

Direct experience using Intapp Open or similar conflicts research software
Background drafting engagement letters, conflict waivers, or ethical screen documentation
Experience supporting lateral attorney conflict reviews
Comfort working on client/matter database clean-up initiatives
Strong analytical writing skills and confidence communicating findings to senior attorneys

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive conflict checks using the firms' electronic conflicts platform (Intapp or similar systems)
Build thoughtful search strategies that capture client relationships, affiliates, and related parties
Analyze search results and prepare clear summaries for attorneys and Conflicts leadership
Perform corporate research through legal and business databases to identify ownership structures and affiliations
Draft and support documentation including engagement letters, conflict waivers, and ethical screen memorandums
Partner closely with Conflicts Counsel, General Counsel, Conflicts Attorneys, and Intake teams to support timely resolution
Assist with database maintenance, matter clean-up, and reconciliation projects to ensure integrity of conflicts records
Provide responsive support to attorneys and legal staff with professionalism and discretion
Occasionally assist with urgent conflicts requests outside normal business hours when required