Conflicts Assistant

We have an exciting opportunity for a Conflicts Assistant at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP. We are searching for someone who wants to be a valued contributor and member of a talented and dynamic team of lawyers, paralegals and business professionals. The Conflicts Assistant will be responsible on a day-to-day basis for completing projects associated with new business intake. Responsibilities and Duties:

• Maintains internal database of information about firm clients and all related parties to specific matters;
• Performs OFAC searches;
• Maintains files for Consent and/or Engagement letters as directed to include updating the conflicts database as appropriate;
• Responds to Insider Trading requests and maintains the Insider Trading database.
• Conducts corporate research using various resources including D&B Family Tree Portal, S&P Capital IQ, and corporate websites.
• Performs other duties, projects and additional responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• College degree is preferred.
• One year of prior large law firm experience is required. Prior experience in working in large databases is also required. Experience at a global law firm is preferred.
• Candidate must be highly organized and comfortable working in a deadline intensive environment. Must be analytical with keen attention to detail, excellent writing/proofing skills, and a strong client service orientation are required. Excellent communication skills and the ability to tactfully interact with all levels of firm personnel and external contacts are mandatory. Must be responsible for completing tasks and following through with the resolution of issues.
• Microsoft Office Suite, and Intapp Open experience is preferred.

This is a remote role and the salary ranges for this position vary depending on the geographic location and other factors such as experience, internal equity, market data, and job-related considerations. The range for this position is from $45,100 - $65,000, with offers contingent upon the various factors. The firm’s compensation strategy includes not just a base salary but also comprehensive benefits such as healthcare, paid time off, discretionary merit bonuses, life and disability insurance, retirement plans and tailored learning opportunities. Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our Firm and in the larger legal profession. We believe that diverse skills, knowledge and viewpoints make us a stronger firm. Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP maintains a policy of affording all employees and applicants equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression or transgender status), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, ancestry, amnesty, citizenship status, ethnicity, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation will not be tolerated in any of the Firm’s offices or any other work-related setting. Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a position or to enable them to perform the essential functions of a position for which they are otherwise qualified. EEO. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Apply Job! Apply to this Job