Conflicts Analyst / Attorney Jobs

Description

Greenberg Traurig, a global law firm, currently has an excellent full-time employment opportunity in the Intake Department in several of our offices. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.

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. This position reports to Conflicts Manager.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists with other department activities as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
• 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
• 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 attorneys by presenting brief, clear statements of potential conflicts situations recognized in the conflicts reports; capture institutional knowledge discovered during the process
• Conducts data analysis and research using various electronic databases
• Identifies and escalates ethical conflicts and unresolved issues to requesting attorney
• Communicates with lateral attorney candidates to obtain complete and accurate client and related parties information to distinguish portable and non-portable business
• Elevates issues to submitting attorney, e.g., non-responsiveness, etc.
• Administers the conflicts review process and resolves potential conflicts according to GT policies

Skills & Competencies

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

Qualifications & Prior Experience

• Minimum 2 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
• Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly
• Computer proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
• Advanced degree preferably in competitive intelligence, research studies or a similar field of study
• Advanced graduate degree or JD desired

Greenberg Traurig is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Greenberg Traurig are considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, among other protected bases.
In support of our unwavering dedication to putting diversity, equity, and inclusion into action, GT participates in the Mansfield Rule Certification Program. This Program, which is administered by The Diversity Lab, aims to increase diverse representation in the legal industry. In July 2020, we achieved Mansfield Rule 3.0 Certification. A year later, in 2021, we achieved Mansfield 4.0 Certification Plus, meaning we went beyond the requirements of the original Mansfield program. Most recently, in 2022, GT gained Mansfield Rule 5.0 Certification Plus – again achieving the highest level of certification a law firm can obtain. GT is currently participating in the Mansfield Rule 6.0 Certification Program. Providing your data during the application process helps us with achieving our goals and with meeting reporting/record-keeping obligations under federal and state law and other legal requirements. Providing your data is entirely voluntary and will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be treated confidentially.