Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world’s leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking to hire a New Business Analyst in the Client/Matter Administration Department. Reporting to the New Business Manager, this position will focus efforts on assisting Partners, Associates, and support staff in identifying potential conflict issues and New Business-related information.
Our team works within the conflicts database and data is only a part of this dynamic, project-based position. The New Business Analyst is involved in compliance and conflicts related research, internal communications and proofreading on a daily basis.
This position will reside in the Philadelphia office with a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule.
Key responsibilities:
Processes new client and matter reports associated with proposed new business.
Performs conflict analysis on all proposed new client representations and facilitate proper communication and coordination of issues related to New Business Intake.
Proactively communicates with Firm Attorneys and support staff in each office to understand conflicts of interest issues and independently reviews, researches and resolves conflicts issues related to firm new business.
Composes written and verbal correspondence with Attorneys and other support staff.
Answers telephone and email inquiries for new business status requests.
Proofreads and re-checks material to confirm accuracy.
Performs research, locating material from various sources inside and outside the Firm.
Enters ongoing status information and maintains on-line documentation in database.
Ensures compliance with ethics related to firm policies and procedures.
Works as a team member with the other assistants in the New Business department.
Experience & Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university required and two years’ experience preferably in a professional services setting.
Excellent project management and research skills.
Ability to concentrate clearly on highly detailed information, to identify conflicts of interest questions and resolve them in a consensus environment and to keep confidential information regarding Firm New Business matters.
A strong knowledge of MS Office products, and Internet research methods.
The successful applicant will also have excellent organizational skills; effective written and oral communication skills; the ability to take initiative and contribute new ideas; the ability to interact effectively with all levels of Firm management and staff; the capability to exercise sound judgment and work well under pressure; and the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
Flexibility to work overtime is required.
Qualified candidates must apply online by visiting our website at www.morganlewis.com and selecting “Careers.”
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