What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Intake Legal Analyst - Lateral Intake position at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP?
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, an international law firm, is actively recruiting a Business Intake Legal Analyst-Lateral Intake. This position supports the Business Intake function by identifying and resolving conflict of interest and/or client relations issues associated with processing new clients or matters and lateral hires. Manages the collection and analysis of information used to assess and resolve potential conflicts of interest. Designs and Implements resolution of certain conflicts independently and in conjunction with Business Intake Lawyers.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Provides Lateral Recruiting and sponsoring partners with guidance and assistance in connection with addressing and resolving conflicts arising out of lateral lawyer candidates’ client work. Provides direction to lateral lawyers with regard to addressing and resolving conflicts, opening client matter files, and seeking transfer of files from former employers.
2. Reviews and analyzes Outside Counsel Guidelines and other client generated documents associated with lateral lawyer candidates’ clients, for compliance with ethical rules and firm policies. Notifies appropriate attorneys when Outside Counsel Guidelines include terms that are inconsistent with firm policy or otherwise unacceptable. Coordinates the review of Outside Counsel Guidelines with appropriate firm leadership, as may be necessary, as well with other administrative departments such as Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Office of General Counsel, and Information Technology. When requested, drafts proposed correspondence for attorneys to send clients to modify client-generated terms.
3. Reviews, identifies, analyzes and makes recommendations to resolve new business conflicts as well as professional and firm risk management issues arising from lateral lawyer candidates’ new business and/or conflict search requests. Legal Analyst activities are guided by the Model Rules of Professional Rules of Conduct applicable to attorneys and firm policy as interpreted by Business Intake Lawyers and the Office of General Counsel. Takes ownership of assigned conflicts matters and ensures completion of the analysis in coordination with Business Intake Lawyers.
4. Analyzes legal sufficiency of information provided by lateral lawyer candidates about clients, matters and parties, and scope of services to be provided to the client(s). Manages the collection, supplementation, and verification of information necessary for analyzing and resolving issues pertaining to conflicts. Coordinates with sponsoring attorneys, firm staff and the lateral lawyer candidates in gathering data sufficient to resolve client identity and conflicts issues as they are identified. Works with all firm stakeholders to resolve identified issues.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Juris Doctorate degree required.
Experience: Minimum of three years business, legal, or equivalent experience preferably in a law firm, professional services, or other client relationship-based organization. Active bar license preferred.
Other Minimum Qualifications: Travel may be required. Availability and willingness to work hours as needed to meet critical deadlines. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications. Strong commitment to client service excellence and teamwork. Must possess the highest standards of ethical conduct and professionalism. Must act as catalyst for change, drive and own results. Creative and innovative. Excellent communication skills (oral, written and listening) and ability to collaborate effectively with diverse group of professionals. Sound judgment and flexibility. Ability to work well under pressure, patience, diplomacy, high stress tolerance, excellent interpersonal communication skills, ability to prioritize workload and adapt to changing conditions. Visual acuity needed to process and read extensive written communications. Ability to receive and convey detailed information through oral communication. Essential competency processes include language ability, reasoning and memory. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent must possess the abilities or aptitudes to proficiently perform each of the responsibilities and accountabilities described above, with or without reasonable accommodation.
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