Conflicts Information Specialist

Steptoe LLP, an Am Law 100 firm headquartered in Washington, DC, is seeking a Conflicts Information Specialist to join its Conflicts & Intake Compliance (CIC) team. This position may be based in the Washington, DC office or filled remotely.

As a key member of the Conflicts & Intake Compliance group, the Conflicts Information Specialist supports the firmwide new business intake process, lateral hire and incoming personnel conflicts clearance, and ongoing departmental initiatives. The role interacts regularly with lawyers and professional staff across all domestic and international offices in a fast-paced, high-responsibility environment. The Conflicts Information Specialist is responsible for conducting corporate research; completing and analyzing all stages of the conflict check process for new clients, matters, and incoming lawyers; and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of conflicts data. This position requires exceptional communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and strong critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Essential Functions

• Prepare conflict check reports for new matter requests, incoming personnel (including laterals, attorneys, and staff), and other firm or departmental projects.
• Navigate and utilize the firm’s conflicts database and develop a thorough understanding of the Intapp Intake/Conflicts system and related platforms used by the Conflicts & Intake Compliance Department.
• Conduct corporate research using internal and external resources to determine organizational and affiliate structures relevant to conflicts analysis.
• Maintain and update conflicts records to ensure all matter and entity information is accurate, complete, and current.
• Respond to inquiries from lawyers and business professionals regarding client and matter status, matter opening and reporting needs, and departmental procedures.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of applicable firm policies and best practices; serve as a resource to colleagues regarding the new business intake process.
• Safeguard confidential information and exercise sound judgment and discretion while ensuring compliance with ethical and business obligations.
• Support broader departmental initiatives and ongoing projects as assigned.

Non-Essential Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience in a professional services environment, particularly conflicts-related experience in a law firm, preferred.
• Experience with business intake systems, including Intapp Intake/Conflicts, and research