Conflicts Analyst/ Attorney

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:

• 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

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

Qualifications & 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

• 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

$115,000 - $130,000 per year

Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.  Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, 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, sick time, and an employee assistance program.  Additional voluntary programs include:  voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance.  Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment.

Greenberg Traurig is 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.

Exemplifying our commitment to promoting inclusion and equity across our platform, the firm participates in the Mansfield Rule Certification Program (Mansfield). Mansfield, which is facilitated by The Diversity Lab, focuses on equal opportunity, fairness, and inclusivity. The Mansfield requirements are anchored in the consideration of expanded talent pools considered for select positions and open roles within the law firm and the implementation of and access to transparent processes. Utilizing the Mansfield framework, the firm’s progress and outcomes are measured and documented through Mansfield Certification Plus Metrics. In 2023, GT achieved Mansfield 6.0 Certification Plus. We are excited about our ongoing participation in Mansfield given the program’s alignment with the firm’s commitment to opportunities for advancement that are inclusive for everyone. 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.