Knowledge Management Attorney - Litigation

Overview

We are always seeking talented, motivated, growth-minded, and creative individuals. Our firm is committed to providing employee support and advancement, while embracing inclusion and innovation as keys to a stronger future.

The Knowledge Management (KM) Attorney - Litigation plays a critical role in enhancing the firm's knowledge management capabilities for litigation-focused practice groups. The KM Attorney will be representative 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 area's 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 firm's 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

Education and / or Experience

"LI-Hybrid"

The Firm will comply with any applicable city or state workplace mandates in effect in regards to Covid-19.

This position description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of the job. The statements contained in the position description are not necessarily all-inclusive and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as determined by business needs.

This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

By applying for this position, you agree and understand that Troutman Pepper Locke will process your Personal Information pursuant to the terms of our Worker and Applicant Global Privacy Notice. If you have questions about our data handling practices, or you are a resident of California, the United Kingdom, or the European Union and wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at privacy@troutman.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Troutman Pepper Locke adheres to a policy of equal opportunity and will make all employment decisions, which include hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, evaluation, compensation and separation, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital or armed forces status and any other classification as protected by law.

Compensation is dependent on several factors, such as position, location, education, training, and / or experience.

Hiring Salary Range : $230,000.00 - $260,000.00

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