Knowledge Management Solutions Specialist Investment Funds

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Los Angeles, CA - USA

profile Monthly Salary: $ 79000 - 121000
Posted on: 14 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Build your big career with the firm that does Big Law Better. McDermott Will & Schulte is a leading global law firm that brings together more than 1750 lawyers and 1400 business professionals. We celebrate excellence collaboration and community and have been recognized as a top workplace by USA Today Fortune The American Lawyer Vault and others. We are also certified by Great Place to Work.

At McDermott we dont just invest in your future we accelerate your career wherever it may lead. That includes supporting you both in and outside of the office.

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  • A firm where everyone belongs: Our award-winning culture prioritizes warmth and authenticity we encourage you to be yourself!

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  • Support to feel your best and do your best: Wellness is integral to building a successful career and a rich life. Thats why our benefits program supports your physical emotional mental and financial health with an emphasis on work-life balance.

  • Real rewards for real work: We offer generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence.

Job Description:

The KM Solutions Specialist reports to the Associate Director of KM Solutions and functions as a paralegal responsible for supporting the work of the Associate Director of Knowledge Management (Investment Funds) and the Senior Director of Knowledge Management in the development and management of data resources for Investment Funds Group (IFG). The KM Solutions Specialist supports KM initiatives and projects for IFG including tracking and validating the input of regular and consistent data into the IFGs market terms database so that IFG can work more effectively. Additionally this role supports firmwide KM activities helping to implement the KM strategy.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

  • Manage certain data-related components of the IFG project workflows such as managing the IFG market terms database developing workflows from Centari to the new Funds database in PowerBI meta-data collections name normalization/naming conventions populating missing data running test exports analyzing KM system and content usage reporting data and performing final QC
  • Maintain the IFG PowerBI build including source updates data refreshes and workspace republication to ensure the IFGs fund formations are entered into the market terms database on a timely basis setting a regular cadence for the inclusion of both new and legacy work into the database performing quality control on both automated and manually extracted data and reaching out to IFG attorneys for validation as directed
  • Coordinate with Associate Director of Knowledge Management (Investment Funds) to track and respond to requests for IFG resources such as bespoke market terms surveys requests for updates to IFG fund forms and other IFG KM content
  • Curates and tags content for knowledge banks
  • Locates and formats documents for legal and KM project specific uploads (e.g. into Sharepoint Relativity PowerBI etc.)
  • Creates develops and maintains current awareness trackers to help IFG stay abreast of key practice developments including visualizations and updates
  • Drafts knowledge platform updates KM newsletters and other communications to highlight new tools and KM products to encourage adoption
  • Helps maintain knowledge platform and related material including off the shelf market surveys service provider lists McDermott Access tools and IFG publications
  • Supports and encourages adoption of the knowledge platforms for IFG by providing training and assistance
  • Supports improved efficiency of the practices by optimizing technology including through artificial intelligence-based solutions document automation and data analytics
  • Assist in the creation and delivery of legal training programs and participates in KM and relevant IFG meetings to share best practices in the KM Department and the practice
  • Participates in the development of AI based offerings including research project management and reviewing results from AI models being piloted/tested/used by IFG
  • Engages in technology trainings and pilots to ensure the KM Department continues to leverage the best technology for internal use as well as practice-group specific technology offerings
  • Maintain KM YourSource (intranet) and KM-related information on practice group pages by adding new links and updating language as needed (in collaboration with content owners)
  • Work closely with other paralegals attorneys and legal professionals to ensure KM sharing and collaboration
  • Support special projects and perform other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Knowledge Officer Associate Director of KM Solutions Associate Director of Knowledge Management (Investment Funds) and Senior Director of Knowledge Management

Job Specifications:

  • Bachelors degree
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required with working familiarity in Power BI preferred
  • A minimum of two (2) of relevant paralegal experience positions required (preferably in a Knowledge Management department or big law setting)
  • Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive matters in a fast-paced environment and keep projects moving forward at own initiative
  • Basic knowledge of SharePoint intranets Relativity and iManage preferred
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with staff at all levels (in particular comfortable with presenting to small groups to introduce them to KM systems and resources and excellent attention to detail in written work)
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to (i) work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities (ii) handle and maintain confidential information and (iii) learn new concepts and skills quickly

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Successful candidates will be provided with outstanding career opportunities and will receive a competitive total rewards package with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses.


Target Hiring Range $79000 - $121000


Please note that quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills experience and geographic location. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that MWE provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. Pursuant to the SanFrancisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

  • While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to sit use hands reach with hands and arms stoop talk and hear

  • Employee must occasionally lift up to twenty (20) pounds

Work Environment:

Typical indoor office environment

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people within this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.


Required Experience:

IC

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