Conflicts Analyst/ Attorney

Position Summary

The Conflicts Analyst/Conflicts Attorney is responsible for working closely with firm attorneys and the others in the Conflict & Intake department in connection with the review of new business to identify and facilitate resolution of potential conflicts, business and General Counsel policy issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Understands legal conflicts, related ethical rules, current developments and requirements to properly analyze, evaluates the conflicts check (clarity on parties, positions, etc.); identifies possible issues or "stop issues" such as GC business and risk policy issues, pending laterals, matters against significant clients; notifies requesting attorney
• Communicates with lateral attorney candidates to obtain complete and accurate client and related parties information to distinguish portable and non-portable business
• Administers the conflicts review process and resolves potential conflicts according to GT policies
• Conducts data analysis and research using various electronic databases
• Document processes, maintains records of conflicts related information from the conflicts reporting analysis, follow-ups responses and other relevant data from conversations with GT attorneys
• Communicates with attorneys by presenting brief, clear statements of potential conflicts situations recognized in the conflicts reports; capture institutional knowledge discovered during the process
• Elevates issues to submitting attorney, e.g., non-responsiveness, etc.
• Identifies and escalates ethical conflicts and unresolved issues to requesting attorney
• Assists with other department activities as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Skills & Competencies

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

Education & Prior Experience

• 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 consisting of researching in a legal environment preferred, or business experience in an analytical role

Technology

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

Pay

The expected pay range for this position is $115,000 - $130,000 per year. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus (full time employees may be eligible)
• Health insurance with an optional HSA
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Dental insurance
• Vision care
• Life insurance
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K
• Vacation and sick time
• Employee assistance program
• Additional voluntary programs: accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance, and pet insurance
• Commuter and Transit programs (may be available in certain markets)