Conflicts Assistant

The Brattle Group, a privately held, global economics consulting firm, is looking for a Conflicts Assistant to join either our Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, San Francisco, CA or Washington, DC office.

This position will provide an opportunity to learn the conflicts vetting process in a professional services firm and gain exposure to the breadth of services, including subject matter and context, provided by an expert consulting firm.

The position is primarily responsible for inputting conflicts searches using Firm and third-party research databases, so that Brattle may take on new clients and matters. This role includes inputting business leads into a proprietary database, researching company information from external sources and communicating findings with the Conflicts team. This position reports to the Manager of Conflicts, within Brattle’s Legal department, working closely with the team to uphold the quality, consistency, and customer service as defined and implemented by the Legal department.

Some of the day-to-day responsibilities of this role include:

Working with the Conflicts team, to ensure the timely and efficient processing of conflict check requests:

• Initial review of incoming conflict check requests to ensure clarity of the request
• Initiate process for queuing conflict check requests
• Timely and accurate input of data into the Firm’s conflicts database, in accordance with established department practices
• Update the conflicts database as additional information becomes available
• Conduct Internet and database research to flesh out and confirm the accuracy of information provided in conflict check requests and to ascertain the nature of the roles of various entities in a particular matter; includes research on complex business relationships and corporate structures, federal and state cases, and past conflict requests
• Work closely with Conflicts team to determine best practices in process, procedures, and technology improvements to provide optimum client service and efficiency

THE CANDIDATE

The position requires demonstrated analytical orientation, with a keen attention to detail, strong organizational, time management and communication skills, and an interest in corporate research. The ideal candidate will be a self-directed individual with a proven ability to prioritize, multitask, and work in a deadline intensive environment. Other requirements include:

• Bachelor’s Degree (will consider experience in lieu of degree), and a minimum of two years relevant library or business experience (internships included) performing research functions, or related law firm or professional services experience
• Strong research capabilities; experience using research applications such as Law360, CapIQ, CourtLink, and other similar resources
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, solid understanding of MS Excel expected
• Must be able to work independently and exercise appropriate judgment as necessary
• Ability to prioritize while working under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Discretion in handling confidential information
• Excellent writing/proofing skills
• Acute attention to detail and the ability to produce clear, error-free work
• Strong client service orientation
• Ability to interact with all levels of firm personnel
• Evening work may be expected/required

Brattle offers a competitive benefits package, base salary, and bonus program for eligible roles based on individual and firm performance. The anticipated base gross salary range for this position in Boston, Chicago, and Washington, DC is $60,000 - $65,000 annually and the anticipated base gross salary range for this position in San Francisco, CA is $66,000 - $71,000.  Actual salary will depend on a variety of factors, including experience and training.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The Brattle Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity and expression, age, height, weight, domestic partner status, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome or HIV status (AIDS/HIV status), genetic information, sexual orientation, disability (where the applicant or employee is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation), marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, drug or alcohol abuse or alcoholism, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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