Legal Knowledge Specialist

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Legal Knowledge Specialist

The candidate will be developing and implementing the firm’s Knowledge strategy. Acting as an ambassador for knowledge in the firm. Promoting a knowledge-sharing culture by engaging with lawyers in the firm practice groups, specialty teams and industry groups to harvest reusable documents, templates, etc.. Building on the recent assessment of Knowledge initiatives at the firm to identify and understand current knowledge management initiatives, processes and tools in use at the firm and areas for improvement. Improving and expanding on the implementation and use of existing knowledge-sharing practices through use of the Microsoft 365 Suite (Teams and SharePoint), iManage Cloud, West KM and Litera Desktop. Contributing to related firm initiatives on the use of technology for legal service delivery. Working with firm leaders to ensure appropriate provision of knowledge-related services to the Practice Groups. Assisting with the design, development, and implementation of governance policies, systems, and processes for collection and curation of Knowledge. Working with Practice Groups, including their Specialty Groups and Industry Teams, as well as the Technology Leadership Team to develop classification systems within technologies used for knowledge management that are appropriate for each Practice Group and mapping across the firm’s systems for consistent use. Measuring performance of the Knowledge Program, including seeking feedback from users and acting upon it. Advising on new Knowledge system projects, software selection, systems upgrades and system or content migration. Engaging with the firm to secure adoption of Knowledge systems and processes and overseeing related communications and training. Participating in practice innovation programs and promoting improvements to legal processes. Developing a cross-firm knowledge community through facilitating communication and coordination amongst various users. Working with the HR and Learning & Development functions to ensure alignment of professional learning and Knowledge offerings. Bachelor’s Degree is required. Experience with delivery of legal services as a paralegal, mid to senior level associate, or counsel is required. Strong previous experience in one or more senior Knowledge roles in a multi-national law firm is required. Experience of electronic Knowledge systems, processes, and content is required.

Company info

King & Spalding LLP.
1180 Peachtree Street, NE Suite 1600
Atlanta
Georgia
United States 30309
Website : http://www.kslaw.com