Stoel Rives LLP has an immediate opening for Senior Conflicts Analyst in any of our offices. This position supports the Conflicts Department (“Department”), Conflicts Department Manager, and Firm Counsel in responding to all new business requests submitted firm wide, including requests related to existing and potential new clients as well as requests related to new hires, external publications, and requests for proposal. The primary responsibilities of the Senior Conflicts Analyst (“Analyst”) is to (1) assist, as needed, with the conflicts of interest onboarding process (including conflicts analysis, ethical wall construction, and screening) for all new hires; and (2) support the Conflicts Attorneys with the centralized conflicts analysis for new business requests.

The Analyst is proficient in individually crafting search strategies, analyzing search results, and working closely with Department staff to resolve conflict reports for new business and new hires. Conflicts database management and good knowledge management skills are key functions of the Analyst role.

The Analyst’s responsibilities extend beyond the day-to-day flow of new business and involve testing, troubleshooting, and strategizing with a cross-departmental team charged with the task of designing, maintaining, and improving the conflicts/intake system. The Analyst fosters open communication with all stakeholders and facilitates training and ongoing education to identify areas of challenge and maintain a responsive system that meets the Firm’s risk management goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

1.New Hire Conflicts Analysis. Analyze conflict reports for potential new hires, communicate confidentially with potential new hires, and utilize ethical walls and screens to maintain a responsive and thorough conflicts onboarding process.

2.New Business Intake: Support the Conflicts Attorneys by responding in a timely manner to new business requests. Incorporate information from emails, comments, and phone conversations to ensure that search includes all parties. Resolve prospective search data by referencing search/request ID and filter hits prior to sending results for attorney review. Coordinate with Accounting Department to process approved requests and resolve intake inconsistencies. Delegate requests for attorney review, when appropriate.

3.Waivers: As needed, collaborate with Department members to draft, send, and track receipt of waivers.

4.Ethical Walls: Work with Department members to construct, monitor, and disable ethical walls.

5.Database Management: Correct inconsistent party information on requests as submitted. Assist with identification of additional parties based on information from various sources. Identify and perform large-scale projects to reconcile party information in the conflicts database. Discover new ways to manage data and submit enhancement requests to vendors as necessary.

6.Systems Maintenance: Field questions from staff and attorney users regarding intake/conflicts software. Work closely with Department members to provide comprehensive conflict/intake training with all new hires and on an ongoing basis to Firm employees. Maintain detailed instructional training documents catered to different audiences. Coordinate with inter-departmental design team to identify areas for improvement with vendors and follow up with testing to verify changes within the system.

7.Miscellaneous: Recommend process/service improvements, solutions, policy changes and/or major variations from established policy to better meet the needs of both internal and external clients. Ensure that services are delivered effectively and efficiently; ensure compliance with Firm policies and procedures; assist in the development of office or department procedures and processes; attend regular staff meetings and training; work effectively with other departments and work groups, including timely follow-up and frequent communications. Exercise independent judgment and discretion.

Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES

Must be able to leverage firm and department resources to provide a timely and thorough response to all incoming inquiries; produce quality work that upholds the expectations set by the goals of the Department; work independently and efficiently. Must be able to listen and respond to all inquiries in a professional and sensitive manner and navigate various communication styles to effectively deliver analysis and give advice that is informed, objective, and succinct. Must be able to handle sensitive or difficult issues with confidence and professionalism; leverage technology to maintain an appropriately lean operation and promote efficiency across the firm.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree required, and at least 10 years’ experience in performing conflicts analyst functions in a large law firm. Must have experience with conflicts database management; experience with Elite Enterprise, Aderant Expert, or similar billing system preferred. Familiarity with Intapp Open and completion of Intapp Open Administrator Training or equivalent certification required.

NORMAL HOURS

This position is exempt and not eligible for overtime compensation. Normal business hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

How You Will Live Life Well at Stoel Rives: Compensation, Benefits, and More!

The pay range for this position in the State of Washington is $74,000 - $124,000; however, the base compensation presented to a candidate may vary based on skills and overall experience. This information is provided per Washington’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act. This salary range is based on market location.

In addition to base compensation, Stoel Rives has a total rewards program that includes an annual discretionary bonus and rich benefits offerings. For example, our benefits offerings include paid family & medical leave, competitive PTO, and remote work options. We offer competitive and robust medical, dental, vision, life long-term disability, AD&D, EAP, FSA and Voluntary Life, ADD, and LTC options. We also provide a generous firm-contributed health savings account, a pre-tax transportation/parking plan including an employer monthly subsidy of $100 for individuals who work 3 days/week in the office, and an annual contribution into the employee’s retirement plan. 

Stoel Rives is a leading U.S. corporate and litigation law firm. One of the largest national firms focused on energy, natural resources, environmental and climate change, Stoel Rives also serves the agribusiness, food and beverage, health care, life sciences and technology industries. With more than 350 attorneys operating out of 10 offices in seven states and the District of Columbia, Stoel Rives is a leader in regulatory and compliance matters, business, labor and employment law, intellectual property, land use, real estate development and construction law.

Stoel Rives is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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