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New York City, New York · USA job

Knowledge Strategy Specialist

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and Affiliates

New York City, New York

Job description

Overview

In this hybrid New York role, you will support KM initiatives within a leading law firm to boost productivity and efficiency. You'll help collect and organize know-how, keep practice resources current, and implement lawyer-facing technologies and innovative workflows. You'll partner with KM counsel and practice teams to drive knowledge-based solutions and scalable processes. This is a chance to shape how technology and knowledge management empower complex transactional and regulatory work in a top-tier firm.

Compensation / Benefits
  • competitive salaries
  • discretionary bonuses
  • comprehensive health care (medical, dental, vision)
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • paid time off
  • learning and development opportunities
Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement knowledge management solutions with KM group and practice attorneys
  • curate and upload reference materials to practice sites and KM tools, ensuring up-to-date alignment with practice needs
  • Assist practitioners in locating internal and external knowledge resources
  • monitor legal/industry developments relevant to select practices
  • automate documents and workflows using automation software
  • support AI-driven due diligence tools and other legal technologies in client matters
  • evaluate, select, and implement new technologies and practice workflows, coordinating with vendors and tech teams
  • document and promote best practices in new technologies within practice teams
  • build relationships with attorneys to promote KM initiatives and gather feedback
  • facilitate internal knowledge sharing and collaboration among KM staff and users
  • assist with KM initiatives in collaboration with KM counsel and lawyers
  • demonstrate strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
  • manage Firm resources responsibly and adhere to Firm policies
  • perform other related duties as assigned
Key requirements
  • Experience in a corporate or large law firm environment
  • Understanding of transactional workflows and due diligence processes
  • Experience with GenAI tools (e.g., Harvey) and automation tools (e.g., Contract Express, Neota Logic, Hot Docs) and AI-enabled due diligence tools (e.g., Kira, eBrevia, Luminance) or eDiscovery tools
  • Ability to learn new KM-related applications quickly
  • Knowledge of information retrieval and database searching
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Proficiency with firm software (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to learn new software
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication
  • Attention to detail, analytical, troubleshooting, planning skills
  • Discretion, independent judgment, ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and both independently and in a team
  • Flexibility in hours to meet business needs
  • strong communication skills
  • attention to detail
  • multi-project management
  • GenAI tools
  • automation tools
  • AI-enabled due diligence tools

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