New Business Analyst

If your objective is to come to work every day knowing that you will work on the most sophisticated issues of the day, Morgan Lewis is the place for you. We are an international law firm founded over 130 years ago, currently consisting of nearly 1300 attorneys in 20 offices worldwide. Morgan Lewis is committed to five core values: Excellence, Commitment, Value, Integrity and Teamwork. Our values, combined with our substantial breadth and depth, have enabled us to achieve great success for our clients. We are supported in our efforts by over 1600 dedicated professionals specializing in a variety of fields including Financial Services, Human Resources, Marketing, Information Technology, Secretarial, Word Processing, Facilities and General Services. We have continually adapted to meet the needs of a diverse client base and to maximize the opportunities available to our lawyers and staff. We have succeeded in attracting outstanding lawyers and staff because we provide interesting work, a supportive and collegial work environment, personal satisfaction and competitive compensation and benefits, while at the same time providing promising pathways for future career development and growth. We are proud of our organization and believe we have achieved our success through the dedication and talent of our lawyers and staff.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is looking for a New Business Analyst in their Client/Matter Administration. This position will focus efforts on assisting Partners, Associates, and Support staff in identifying potential conflict issues and New Business related information for a global law firm.

Responsibilities
' Process new client and matter reports associated with proposed new business.
' Perform conflict analysis on all proposed new client representations and facilitate proper communication and coordination of issues related to New Business Intake.
' Proactively communicate with firm Attorneys and support staff in each office to understand conflicts of interest issues and independently review, research and resolve conflicts issues related to firm new business.
' Compose written or verbal correspondence with attorneys and other support staff.
' Answer telephone and email inquiries for new business status requests.
' Proofread and re-checks material to confirm accuracy.
' Perform research, locating material from various sources inside and outside the Firm.
' Enter ongoing status information and maintain on-line documentation in database.
' Ensure compliance with ethical related to firm policies and procedures.
' Work as a team member with the other assistants in the New Business department.
REQUIREMENTS
Requirements
' Bachelor's degree required.
' Requires creative and analytical thinking, strong written and oral communication skills, presentation and leadership skills including the ability to effectively set goals and manage expectations on an individual and a team level.
' Requires excellent project management skills, research skills and the ability to effectively organize and prioritize in a deadline-driven environment.
' Strong client service, word processing and administrative tasks.
' Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
' Ability to interact effectively with all organizational levels and a diverse group.
' Strong analytical and attention to detail skills; ability to concentrate clearly on highly detailed information.
' Ability to identify conflicts of interest questions and resolve them in a consensus environment.
' Ability to keep confidential information regarding Firm New Business matters.
' Strong knowledge of MS Office products, Lotus Notes, Internet research methods and Elite Database knowledge a plus.
' Flexibility to work overtime.
' Previous law firm experience preferred.

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