Knowledge Lawyer - Litigation Arbitration amp Employment

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Knowledge Lawyer - Litigation, Arbitration & Employment
The candidate will lead the development, implementation and communication of the knowledge strategy for the group, working closely with the practice group and Regional Head of Knowledge to ensure progress as against those strategic priorities. Identify and drive efficiencies within the group's practice of law, e.g., explore and pilot relevant legal technology/AI products, assist with legal process improvement and legal project management to improve the group's ability to service its clients efficiently and in a cost-effective manner. Be a visible and active driver of a "knowledge-first" culture within the group and promote the sharing and dissemination of know-how within the team. Represent the US Litigation, Arbitration & Employment Practice Group in global, firm-wide knowledge projects and initiatives as and when required. Lead the collection, drafting, maintenance, automation and updating the group's knowledge, driving, specifically, the development of a comprehensive, best-in-class library of model documents across the US litigation practice. Strengthen pathways to collect and curate the group’s highest-value legal knowledge, ensuring that the group’s knowledge repositories surface consistent, relevant, high-quality starting points for all lawyers. Develop training materials for internal and external clients, by drafting, delivering and capturing training on different substantive areas of litigation, arbitration and employment. Identify, draft and coordinate the development of high-value thought leadership publications. Identify key legal developments and “hot topics” that provide an opportunity to showcase the firm’s experience and insight via client alerts, pitches, directory and award submissions, webinars, seminars, article submissions, opportunities to pitch to the press and other client-facing collateral; provide the legal research and legal technical content needed to produce such products. Research, monitor, analyse and report to the group on legal, market and industry developments and trends, considering how they will affect the group's practice and its clients. Assist with the group’s efforts to find innovative ways of using its knowledge to add value to key client relationships by providing timely material to facilitate frequent interactions with clients. Help the group to develop new legal products, identify possible new services and innovative and efficient ways of working. Develop relationships with lawyers who have experience relevant to the group and facilitate the sharing of quality knowledge and experience. Respond to queries from lawyers and track queries to identify knowledge and training needs. Introduce lawyers joining the group to the group's knowledge resources. Coordinate with other Knowledge Lawyers supporting the group and with Knowledge Lawyers supporting other practice/industry sector groups, sharing knowledge and best practices and encouraging the alignment of the group’s knowledge plans with those of other groups. Participate in knowledge community initiatives. Follow and encourage global practices and standards. Help to establish a knowledge sharing culture within the firm and the group. Develop and promote the firm’s knowledge systems and processes within the group and liaise with lawyers to gather feedback. Collaborate with the business services’ departments, including Marketing & Business Development, Learning & Development, Research Services and IT. Collaborate with Partners, Marketing & Business Development and PR to identify opportunities to generate business from new and existing clients through articles, briefing notes, client events, knowledge products. Provide direct support to clients in respect of knowledge management issues and/or value-add services. Candidates must have at least 5-7 years of practice experience in litigation at a law firm or equivalent experience. Candidates must have a J.D. with strong academic credentials and be admitted to the D.C. Bar or bar of any state in which we have an office. We expect the Knowledge Lawyer to work 40 hours per week, some of which could be working remotely, but he or she should have the flexibility to work additional hours as needed. Works to a high standard, showing sound judgment and attention to detail. Effectively prioritises and manages own time. Highly developed organisational ability. Dynamic, self-starter, energetic and enthusiastic. Takes ownership of projects and tasks and progresses them independently. Willingness to travel to key meetings. Able to work under pressure and remain focused. Leverages available resources. Interested in the law, knowledge and the use of legal technology in effective knowledge sharing.

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