Conflicts Attorney (MPL)

Stinson LLP; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 91,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision health plans

Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Stinson LLP in Minneapolis is seeking a professional to support ethics and risk management operations. This role involves conducting conflicts analysis, drafting waivers, and supporting various legal compliance activities led by general counsel.

The ideal candidate will possess a Juris Doctor and active bar license, alongside three years of experience in a law firm. Competitive health benefits and a salary range of $91,000 - $121,000 are offered.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor required.
• Active bar license in jurisdiction where located.
• 3 years of experience in a law or other professional service firm.
• Experience with legal and corporate research through Lexis/Westlaw.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes new hire and new business conflicts search results.
• Drafts conflict waivers and ethical walls.
• Supports the legal compliance activities led by Firm Counsel.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills

Customer service orientation

Problem solving skills

Team player

Education

Juris Doctor

Active bar license

3 years of experience in law or professional service firm

Tools

Lexis/Westlaw

Intapp Conflicts AI

Intapp Open

Elite

Job description

Summary

This position reports to the General Counsel of the Firm and supports critical ethics and risk management operations of the firm. The incumbent conducts conflicts analysis for new hires and new business, and supports various legal compliance and professional responsibility activities led by Firm Counsel (General Counsel and Assistant General Counsels).

Required Education & Experience

• Juris Doctor required.
• Active bar license in jurisdiction where located.
• 3 years of experience in a law or other professional service firm.
• Experience with legal and corporate research through Lexis/Westlaw and other systems.

Preferred Education & Experience

• Law Firm experience preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable jurisdiction's Rules of Professional Conduct, particularly those rules governing conflicts of interest.
• Experience identifying and clearing conflicts, drafting conflict waivers, and preparing ethical wall memoranda.
• Experience with conflicts systems such as Intapp Conflicts AI, Intapp Open or Elite.

Essential Functions

• Conflicts Clearing (60%)
  • Analyzes new hire and new business conflicts search results and works with lawyers and staff to resolve potential conflicts.
• Conflict Waiver and Ethical Wall Management (20%)
  • Drafts conflict waivers and ethical walls.
  • Maintains files of conflict waivers and ethical walls.
• Firm Counsel Support (15%)
  • Supports the legal compliance activities led by Firm Counsel.
  • Conducts research and reports on ethics and risk management topics as requested.
  • Other duties as necessary or assigned by General Counsel to the Firm.
• General and Administrative (5%)
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Highly professional with a strong customer service orientation, commitment to meeting deadlines, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong professional, independent thinking skills with strength in problem solving and the ability to offer constructive opinions and creative solutions.
• A team player who motivates and educates other team members.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the position.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. While performing the responsibilities of the position, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the person in this position will encounter.

The employee will work in a professional, fast paced office environment that may require additional hours to complete work. The employee is often required to talk and hear, sit and use their hands and fingers, occasionally stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Vision abilities required include close vision.

EEO Statement

Stinson LLP is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, disabled, and other diverse candidates to apply to be considered for open positions. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. We conduct criminal background checks on all individuals offered employment. Information gathered through applicant voluntary self-identification will be used for statistical reporting and to measure the effectiveness of our EEO outreach efforts. All information is requested on a voluntary basis and will be kept confidential. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Benefits & Compensation

At Stinson LLP, we are committed to the success of our employees and are equally committed to providing competitive, affordable health and wellness benefits to help take care of yourself and your family.

• Medical, dental, and vision health plans
• Medical savings accounts
• Firm-provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Wellness Program, and Caregiving Support Concierge Services
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D
• Short- and long-term disability benefits
• Generous paid time off for holidays, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, and paid leave for sick and safe time, parental, and military
• Excellent work-life programs, including service bonuses, back-up child, elder, and pet care, and an employee discount program

The salary range for this role is $91,000 - $121,000. The salary range is based on a variety of factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, and location. The range is provided as an initial approximation at the time of posting and may vary based on the individual’s unique qualifications and experience.