Knowledge Management Attorney Litigation

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The Knowledge Management (KM) Attorney - Litigation plays a critical role in enhancing the firms knowledge management capabilities for litigation-focused practice groups. The KM Attorney will be responsible for creating distributing and managing model documents and forms; developing and organizing content and knowledge resources for the assigned practice area; implementing and promoting the use of relevant technology; preparing and presenting training materials; and managing and drafting internal and external thought leadership content.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop implement maintain and regularly assess knowledge management strategies and systems to support assigned groups.

• Create maintain promote and make readily accessible-model documents forms precedents drafting guidance practice area resource materials and similar specifications in alignment with the practice areas needs including client- and jurisdiction-specific templates for court filings.

• Improve efficiency of the practice by optimizing technology including through artificial intelligence-based solutions document automation and data analytics.

• Work with Knowledge Management and Innovation Team members on the use of technology to make the practice group more efficient including piloting programs and implementing and driving adoption of AI and other tools.

• Ensure the efficient organization and accessibility of knowledge resources in such tools as the firms document management system and intranet.

• Serve as a source of legal market and practical expertise; regularly review internal and publicly available materials (including market data) to identify market trends and best practices.

• Optimize collaboration between attorneys and offices through targeted and timely communications.

• Curate other attorneys targeted knowledge management contributions for gaps in existing knowledge base content.

• Assist attorneys with complex legal issues by providing timely and relevant information.

• Analyzes questions and improves workflow processes to facilitate matter management including through process maps and technology solutions.

• Collaborate with the Director of Knowledge Solutions and other Knowledge Management & Innovation leadership to implement new technologies and tools to enhance knowledge management and practice support.

• Work closely with the Practice Coordinating Partners Professional Development Partners and Practice Management to identify knowledge gaps and training needs.

• Participate in the onboarding of lateral associates and partners by explaining the practice groups knowledge management goals tools and activities as well as identify and evaluate any knowledge content those attorneys may be bringing to the firm.

• Perform knowledge succession planning activities such as conducting pre-departure/pre-retirement attorney and paralegal interviews and create comprehensive documentation of key processes workflows and strategies used by the attorney such as drafting templates and negotiation tactics.

• Collaborate with other business groups including Legal Talent Marketing Business Development and Client Experience.

• Develop training materials including presentations manuals and online resources to support continuous learning and development.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and make recommendations for improvements.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Expert knowledge of the typical workflows and needs of litigation attorneys.

• Excellent legal research writing and analytical skills.

• Proficiency in legal research databases and knowledge management tools particularly document management systems with a strong preference for iManage.

• Strong communication presentation and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong organization time management and project management skills.

• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the appropriate discretion.

• Commitment to professional development and continuous learning as well as a passion for knowledge management technology innovation and creative problem solving. This continuing professional development must also include substantive legal continuing education.

• Strong knowledge in developing testing and training for technology-driven tools and initiatives including client-facing solutions.

• Strong knowledge in legal process mapping and improvement.

Education and/or Experience:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Bar membership in good standing.

• Minimum four (4) years of experience in a law firm with a focus on litigation is required.

• Proven experience in knowledge management legal research and practice support and knowledge management tools and technologies such as databases intranets portals search engines and document management systems.

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