Job Description
Sewell Wallis is working with a global present law firm based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, that operates in 40+ countries and has 5,000 lawyers working for them.\n\nDue to expansion, they're looking for a Legal Research Assistant to use search engines to gather information on different resources and present these to the partners.\n\nThe right candidate for this Research Assistant role, will be educated to a degree level and ideally be working in a professional environment.\n\nWhat you'll be doing:\n\nValidate and vet the information on the Conflicts Request Form, using search engines and other resources; potentially liaising with fee earners to clarify and obtain more information as appropriate.\nAnalyse and interpret at times complex search results from information in the firm's conflict systems and other internal or external systems to ascertain if there could be a conflict of interest.\nLiaise with fee earners (in a clear and concise manner) to highlight or identify any potential conflicts of interest relating to new matters and clients across all practice areas of the firm.\nEscalate any complex/challenging conflict situations to the Conflicts Manager.\nUndertake any additional research required using internal and external resources as necessary.\nAssist in the set-up and maintenance of information barriers using the Security Policy Manager.\nDevelop current knowledge of the legal/regulatory requirements relevant to the Risk and Compliance Team.\nAssist in the continual education of the Firm in conflict processes and policies raising awareness generally within the firm\nPotentially providing assistance and cover for the Conflicts Manager and other Risk and Compliance team members as required.\nOther ad-hoc requests/projects relating to New Business Intake/conflicts processes. What skills are we looking for:\n\nIdeal candidates for this Research Assistant role, will be educated to a degree level and preferably have worked in a professional services environment in this field for a year. However, we will consider candidates with more or less experience provided they can demonstrate the required competencies.\nBasic knowledge of SRA rules (rules (phone number removed), including but not limited to, ensuring the respect of a solicitor's core duties towards conflict of interests, understanding and assessing the duty of confidentiality and disclosure.\nKeen interest in knowing the business and lateral/analytical thinking; exposure to firm-wide legal practices will involve exposure to various types of transactions.\nExcellent research and analytical skills.\nAbility to use initiative with a 'can do' attitude.\nAbility to manage and prioritise multiple tasks simultaneously.\nStrong organisational skills, attention to detail, accuracy and ability to work well under pressure.\nAbility to adapt to new processes and technology.\nStrong interpersonal skills, able to liaise effectively with all levels of legal and support staff to assist with the resolution of issues in a diplomatic manner.\nDiscretion is essential to preserve confidential information.What's on offer:\n\nWorking from home 50% of the time\nCycle to work scheme\n50% towards your gym membership\nBonus scheme\n25 days holiday which will increase to 28 days\nLoyalty awardsApply for this role below or contact Lewis Walker for more information.\n\nTo apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on.
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