Conflicts Analyst/ Attorney

Greenberg Traurig, LLP; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenberg Traurig, LLP in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Conflicts Analyst/Attorney to join our Conflict & Intake team. You will review new matters to identify potential conflicts, assess policy issues, and deliver clear, timely conclusions in a hybrid office setting.

Collaborating with firm attorneys and lateral candidates, you will document findings, escalate issues when needed, and help maintain data integrity. A JD or advanced degree and strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills are

Qualifications

• JD or advanced degree in a related law field.
• Minimum 4 years as a Paralegal or Litigation-related role preferred.
• Experience reviewing conflicts and intake in a law firm.

Responsibilities

• Understands legal conflicts, related ethical rules, current developments and requirements to properly analyze, evaluate the conflicts check; 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

Skills

Legal research

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Independent work

Ethical compliance

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or advanced degree

Legal research-focused degree

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Legal databases (Westlaw/LexisNexis)

Job description

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.

Join our Intake Team as a Conflicts Analyst/Attorney located in one of our multiple offices. We are seeking a highly skilled professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in every task. Excellent communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively across teams and delivering exceptional client service. If you are someone who demonstrates initiative, adaptability, and collaboration, we invite you to join our team.

This role will be based in one of our multiple offices, on a hybrid basis. This position reports to the Conflicts Manager.

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

GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.