Conflicts Research Assistant Conflicts Department Apply Qualifications Demonstrated attention to detail. Superior writing and analytical skills. Excellent communication organizational and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure prioritize multiple tasks and work efficiently both in teams and independently. Experience with the use of the internet for serious research. General familiarity with corporate structures. Ability to learn new software quickly. 4-year degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent combination of education and related experience. Duties and Responsibilities Runs thorough and accurate conflicts reports in connection with the intake of new business or new hires to the Firm. This includes • conducting extensive corporate research using multiple software tools and the internet. • liaising with lawyers and secretaries to obtain a complete set of information about incoming work such as identifying parties and the nature of the matter. • crafting appropriate search terms when all corporate and individual names are gathered running searches in the Firms proprietary database and filtering results for relevance. Composes concise accurate and organized reports of research results to attorneys and others in a timely manner. Assists in the maintenance of a confidential internal database of information about firm clients and all related parties to specific matters. Provides on -call coverage on weekends and holidays as needed. Performs other duties as assigned. Uphold high standards of confidentiality discretion and integrity particularly with respect to all sensitive andor confidential firm and client information to which this position will have access. Status Non-Exempt Reports To Conflicts Supervisor Workplace Type Remote must be local to SF or LA Salary range of 57000 - 74500 depending on candidate location and experience level . Candidates hired for staff positions with a minimum work schedule of 30 hours per week are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare insurance. Learn more about benefits at Covington. httpswww.cov.comencareersstaffbenefits View Covington job applicant privacy notice here httpswww.cov.comenjob -applicant -privacy -notice Covington & Burling LLP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any aspect of employment including hir ing salary promotion discipline termination and benefits on the basis of race color ethnicity religion national origin g ender gender identity or expression age marital status sexual orientation family responsibility disability including physical handicap or any other improper criterion. Covington will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with applicable l aws including the California Fair Chance Act the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Fair Chance Ordinance the Los Ang eles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.