Conflicts Analyst/ Attorney

About the role

Greenberg Traurig (GT) is a global law firm with locations in 15 countries. We are seeking a highly skilled Conflicts Analyst/Attorney to join our Intake Team. This role will be based in one of our multiple offices on a hybrid basis and reports to the Conflicts Manager.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, possesses strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, and demonstrates excellent communication skills for collaborating across teams and delivering exceptional client service.

Responsibilities

• Understand legal conflicts, related ethical rules, and current developments to properly analyze and evaluate conflicts checks (clarity on parties, positions, etc.).
• Identify possible issues or “stop issues” such as GC business and risk policy issues, pending laterals, or matters against significant clients; notify the requesting attorney.
• Communicate with lateral attorney candidates to obtain complete and accurate client and related parties information to distinguish portable and non-portable business.
• Administer the conflicts review process and resolve potential conflicts according to GT policies.
• Conduct data analysis and research using various electronic databases.
• Document processes and maintain records of conflicts-related information, follow-ups, responses, and other relevant data from conversations with GT attorneys.
• Communicate with attorneys by presenting brief, clear statements of potential conflicts situations recognized in conflicts reports; capture institutional knowledge discovered during the process.
• Elevate issues to the submitting attorney, e.g., non-responsiveness.
• Identify and escalate ethical conflicts and unresolved issues to the requesting attorney.
• Assist with other department activities as needed and perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Provide outstanding client service, meet high-quality standards, and exceed client expectations.
• Proactive in seeking innovative ways to assist others.
• Strong problem-solving skills, initiative, good judgment, and excellent follow-up skills.
• High attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills, and the ability to manage time effectively.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines and effectively prioritize multiple tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor, and presentation.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization and collaborate well in a team.
• Recognize confidential, sensitive, and proprietary information and maintain confidentiality.
• Self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Advanced graduate degree or JD desired.
• Advanced degree preferably in competitive intelligence, research studies, or a similar field of study.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience as a Paralegal, Litigation Legal Assistant, Legal Researcher, or other comparable position involving research in a legal environment preferred, or business experience in an analytical role.

Skills

• Computer proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly.

Benefits

GT offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.