Conflicts Analyst/ Attorney

Greenberg Traurig•Portland, OR

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Greenberg Traurig is seeking a Conflicts Analyst/Conflicts Attorney to join its Intake Team. The role is based in one of the firm’s multiple offices on a hybrid basis and reports to the Conflicts Manager. The position works closely with firm attorneys and the Conflict & Intake department to review new business, identify potential conflicts and business or General Counsel policy issues, and facilitate their resolution. It suits a professional who can work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and bring strong problem-solving, decision-making, communication, initiative, adaptability, and collaboration skills.

Requirements

At least four years of experience as a Paralegal, Litigation Legal Assistant, Legal Researcher, or in a comparable role involving legal-environment research, or business experience in an analytical role (preferred).
Computer proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong problem-solving skills, initiative, good judgment, and follow-up skills.
High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective time management.
Ability to work under pressure, meet strict deadlines, and prioritize multiple tasks.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional demeanor and presentation.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all organizational levels and collaborate as part of a team.
Ability to recognize confidential, sensitive, and proprietary information and maintain its confidentiality.
Self-starter able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to learn new software applications quickly.
Provide outstanding client service, meet high quality standards, and proactively seek innovative ways to help others.

Nice To Haves

Advanced graduate degree or JD.
Advanced degree preferably in competitive intelligence, research studies, or a similar field.
At least four years of relevant legal research or analytical business experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Analyze conflicts checks, including parties and positions, and identify potential conflicts, General Counsel business and risk policy issues, pending laterals, and matters against significant clients; notify the requesting attorney.
Communicate with lateral attorney candidates to obtain complete and accurate information about clients and related parties and distinguish portable from non-portable business.
Administer the conflicts review process and resolve potential conflicts in accordance with firm policies.
Conduct data analysis and research using electronic databases.
Document processes and maintain records of conflicts analysis, follow-up responses, and relevant information from conversations with firm attorneys.
Present attorneys with brief, clear statements of potential conflicts identified in conflicts reports and capture institutional knowledge discovered during the process.
Elevate issues to the submitting attorney, including non-responsiveness.
Identify and escalate ethical conflicts and unresolved issues to the requesting attorney.
Assist with other department activities and perform additional assigned duties.