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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 SummaryThe 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 ResponsibilitiesUnderstands 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 attorneyCommunicates with lateral attorney candidates to obtain complete and accurate client and related parties information to distinguish portable and non-portable businessAdministers the conflicts review process and resolves potential conflicts according to GT policiesConducts data analysis and research using various electronic databasesDocument processes, maintains records of conflicts related information from the conflicts reporting analysis, follow-ups responses and other relevant data from conversations with GT attorneysCommunicates with attorneys by presenting brief, clear statements of potential conflicts situations recognized in the conflicts reports; capture institutional knowledge discovered during the processElevates issues to submitting attorney, e.g., non-responsiveness, etc.Identifies and escalates ethical conflicts and unresolved issues to requesting attorneyAssists with other department activities as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assignedQualificationsSkills & CompetenciesProvide outstanding client service, meet high quality standards for services and meet or exceed client expectations. Proactive in seeking innovative ways in which to help othersStrong problem-solving skills, takes initiative and uses good judgment, excellent follow-up skillsHigh attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectivelyPosition also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines, effectively prioritize multiple tasksExcellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor and presentationAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the organization and collaborate well in a teamRecognize confidential, sensitive, and proprietary information and maintain such information as confidentialCandidate must be a self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervisionEducation & Prior ExperienceAdvanced graduate degree or JD desiredAdvanced degree preferably in competitive intelligence, research studies or a similar field of studyMinimum 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 roleTechnologyComputer proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and OutlookExceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quicklyGT 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. SummaryLocation: Phoenix; Portland; Austin; Salt Lake City; Houston; DallasType: Full time

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