The successful candidate must have:
• Matric
• Relevant degree with a 2:1 or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institute
• Undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in law
• Researching experience would be ideal but not specifically Conflicts related
• Law firm environment experience (ideal)
• Database experience
• Able to work overtime as and when required (working hours are 9.30am to 5.30pm)
Your busy and challenging day will include but not limited to:
• Assist in the identification of potential conflicts of interest through corporate and conflicts database research of client and matter information provided by requesting attorney or assistant;
• Become proficient in understanding and utilization of conflicts of interest database; including, maintenance and update of the conflicts database;
• Research corporate history of clients and parties related to the new client work;
• Respond to attorney and staff requests and perform conflicts of interest searches;
• Assist Supervisor and Conflicts Analysts in the resolution and clearance of conflicts of interest issues;
• Assist the Managing Director of New Business Conflicts, Director of New Business Conflicts, New Business Conflicts Manager, Supervisors and Analysts with a wide range of research requests and other projects;
• General administrative duties including proofreading and filing; and
• Assist with other duties related to the resolution and clearance of the conflicts of interest issues as assigned.
General Attributes
• Works well in a team environment
• Works well independently
• Ability to effectively manage workload
• Ability to handle queries efficiently with diplomacy and tact
• An effective and personable team member with the ability to handle solo projects
• Ability to follow instructions
• Proven initiative and independent thought
• Ability to multi-task
• Strict attention to detail
• Works well under tight deadlines
• Communicates well in writing and orally
• Flexibility with regards to schedule to accommodate work demands