Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP is seeking a Lateral Intake and Conflicts Analyst to support the General Counsel’s Office. The role focuses on pre-onboarding and onboarding lateral attorneys and groups, managing intake documentation, coordinating key dates, conducting research, and providing administrative and communications support while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Responsibilities
- Draft, proofread, and format documents and email communications with precision and professionalism
- Maintain key dates related to lateral candidates
- Provide daily administrative support to lateral attorneys during pre-onboarding and onboarding stages
- Assist with accurate details related to new client matters and files, including receipt of waivers, engagement letters and file transfer authorizations
- Organize and maintain electronic using NetDocuments
- Foster positive working relationships with clients, attorneys, and staff, both internal and external
- Conduct research related to onboarding as requested by attorneys or paralegals
- Respond professionally to inquiries from clients, attorneys, and internal teams
- Maintain strict confidentiality and demonstrate discretion in all matters
- Provide backup support to other team members as needed
- Contribute to a collaborative and supportive team environment
- Provide guidance and organized instructions to LPAs assisting with lateral onboarding
Skills
- Works well independently and also within a team structure
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Professional and high level of comfort and command when speaking with all levels of WBD personnel
- Respectful pro-active communications with laterals and lateral's prior employer
- Diligent follow-up on pending tasks
- Understand and manage logistics
- Must have reliable internet access due to volume of video conferences involved with this position
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Proven ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including grammar and proofreading
- Experience Familiarity with electronic databases and document management systems
- Experience with conflicts of interest and waivers a plus
- Experience with onboarding of lateral attorneys and file transfer process preferred
- Associate or bachelor's degree
- 10 years of experience as a legal assistant or paralegal
- Advanced Excel and Word skills
- Experience with SharePoint preferred
Benefits
- This can be a remote position.
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