Conflicts Research Analyst (Law Firm Ethics & Intake)
Location: Onsite / Hybrid – Detroit, Michigan Employment Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time Compensation: $24.00 – $36.00 per hour Benefits: Comprehensive Benefits Package Relocation Assistance: Available Interview Expenses: Covered Openings: 1
Role Overview
HireNow Staffing is partnering with a nationally respected law firm to identify a Conflicts Research Analyst for its Detroit office. This role sits at the center of the firm's ethics, intake, and risk management process and directly supports attorneys as they evaluate new matters, lateral hires, and client relationships.
The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, confident working with complex entity structures, and comfortable making judgment calls rooted in professional responsibility standards. This is a high-trust position suited for someone who values accuracy, discretion, and consistency in a fast-paced law firm environment.
Key Responsibilities
As a Conflicts Research Analyst, you will be responsible for protecting the firm by ensuring ethical compliance across all new and ongoing matters.
Key responsibilities include:
Developing targeted search strategies and conducting conflicts checks using the firms' conflicts database (Intapp or similar systems)
Reviewing, analyzing, and summarizing search results for attorneys and Conflicts Counsel, highlighting potential risks and escalation items
Performing in-depth corporate research to identify parent entities, affiliates, subsidiaries, and related parties
Drafting engagement letters, conflict waivers, and ethical screen memorandums for attorney and counsel review
Collaborating closely with Conflicts Counsel, Conflicts Attorneys, General Counsel, and intake teams to support conflict resolution
Maintaining and reconciling client and matter records to ensure data accuracy within the conflicts system
Providing responsive, professional support to attorneys, legal assistants, and administrative teams
Assisting with urgent or time-sensitive conflicts requests, including occasional after-hours support
Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)
Candidates must meet the following criteria to be considered:
Minimum 1 year of conflicts experience within a mid- to large-sized law firm
Exposure to large-scale client/matter data cleanup initiatives
Strong analytical writing skills with the ability to clearly present findings
Ideal Candidate Profile
This role is best suited for someone who:
Is methodical, analytical, and comfortable working with sensitive information
Understands the downstream impact of conflicts decisions
Thrives in a structured but fast-moving professional services environment
Values precision, discretion, and ethical accountability
Brings a stable law firm background with demonstrated reliability
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.