Conflicts Research Analyst (Law Firm Ethics & Intake)

Company: HireNow Staffing, Inc.
Location: Columbus
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Conflicts Research Analyst (Law Firm Ethics & Intake) Location: Onsite / Hybrid – Columbus, Ohio Employment Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time Compensation: $23.00 – $35.00 per hour Benefits: Full Benefits Package Relocation Assistance: Available Interview Expenses: Covered Openings: 1 Opportunity Overview HireNow Staffing is working with a nationally respected law firm to identify a Conflicts Research Analyst to join its expanding team in Columbus, OH. This position plays a vital role in the firm's new business intake and ethical compliance process—helping attorneys confidently evaluate risk, client relationships, and potential conflicts before matters are opened.This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a structured, high-accountability legal environment and understands the importance of precision, confidentiality, and professional responsibility in law firm operations. Key Responsibilities The Conflicts Research Analyst will serve as a core partner to attorneys and conflicts leadership by supporting conflict clearance and resolution efforts across the firm.Responsibilities include: Conducting detailed conflict searches by developing effective search strategies using the firms' conflicts database (Intapp or similar systems) Reviewing and interpreting search results, escalating potential concerns, and providing clear summaries to attorneys and Conflicts Counsel Performing corporate research to uncover entity relationships, ownership structures, and affiliations that impact conflict analysis Supporting the preparation of engagement letters, conflict waivers, and ethical screening memorandums for internal review Collaborating with Conflicts Counsel, Conflicts Attorneys, General Counsel, and intake stakeholders to ensure timely issue resolution Assisting with database maintenance efforts, including client/matter record cleanup and reconciliation Delivering responsive support to attorneys and legal staff while maintaining discretion and professionalism Providing limited after-hours support when urgent conflicts requests arise Required Qualifications (Core Submission Criteria) To be considered, candidates must meet the following requirements: Minimum 1 year of conflicts experience within a mid-size or large law firm environment Hands-on experience conducting conflict checks, performing corporate research, or supporting legal intake reviews Familiarity with legal ethics rules and professional responsibility standards Bachelor's degree or equivalent law firm experience demonstrating conflicts-specific expertise Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to support attorney-facing work Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a high-volume environment Authorized to work in the United States (no sponsorship now or in the future) Ability to work onsite or hybrid in Columbus, OH Only candidates meeting these core requirements will be considered for interview. Preferred Qualifications (Standout Differentiators) Strong preference will be given to candidates with: Experience working directly in Intapp Open or similar conflicts management software Background drafting conflict waivers, ethical screens, or engagement documentation Prior involvement in lateral attorney conflict clearance Experience supporting large-scale data integrity or database cleanup initiatives Strong analytical reporting or legal writing skills Ideal Candidate ProfileThis role is well suited for someone who: Values accuracy and confidentiality in high-stakes legal environments Enjoys research-driven work and complex corporate relationship analysis Communicates clearly and professionally with attorneys and senior stakeholders Brings stability, reliability, and strong law firm experience HireNow Staffing Disclaimer HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this role. All candidate information is handled confidentially and evaluated against defined requirements. This job description outlines the general scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Duties may evolve based on client needs and business growth. Only candidates meeting the core qualifications will be considered for interview.https://www.careers -page.com/hirenow-staffing-inc/job/X969XX9R

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