What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Conflicts Research Specialist position at Akerman LLP?
Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the country’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers in 25 offices throughout the United States.
Akerman is seeking a full-time Conflicts Research Specialist. This position performs basic to complex research requests for incoming new clients utilizing systems provided by the customer. Must be able to memorize and apply guidelines for searching based on the nature of the request. Must be able to work with limited supervision and prioritize work to complete all requests in a timely manner.
Job Duties And Responsibilities
Akerman is seeking a full-time Conflicts Research Specialist. This position performs basic to complex research requests for incoming new clients utilizing systems provided by the customer. Must be able to memorize and apply guidelines for searching based on the nature of the request. Must be able to work with limited supervision and prioritize work to complete all requests in a timely manner.
Job Duties And Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive research using Industry knowledge for corporate terms and prepare reports on companies and individuals based on research performed
- Work with partners and other attorneys at the firm to prepare requested information and reports
- Maintain database search engines
- Potentially assist in the training of other employees
- Maintain professional communication with firm administration, attorneys, and legal assistants
- Assist in initial review of incoming new client and/or new matter requests verifying data and researching corporate trees utilizing various software including but not limited to Bureau Van Dijk Orbis, Westlaw, LexisAdvance, Accurint, and TLO
- Validate incoming data and provide direction for Conflicts Team Members
- Interact with firm employees to answer questions or update on status as needed
- Assist with quality control. Will be responsible for validating and/or approving new business intake information prior to sending to firm employees
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
- Strong work ethic and ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Strong organizational and time management skills, problem solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously, perform under tight time deadlines and flexibly adjust to changing priorities
- Proficient computers skills required
- Ability to self-manage and analyze information for client decision
- High School diploma with 3 - 5 years of related work experience required
- Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certification strongly preferred
- Law firm experience a plus (Paralegal, Library and/or Legal Research experience a plus)
- Ability to type 55 WPM