Knowledge Management Attorney

Vedder•Berwyn, IL

15h•$150,000 - $225,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Vedder's Chicago office is looking for a Knowledge Management Attorney. The KM Attorney will work with Firm leadership, attorneys, and other Firm personnel to identify, create, and introduce innovative, data-driven knowledge management solutions. The KM Attorney will specifically focus efforts on the Litigation and Labor & Employment Practice Areas to implement and maintain knowledge management resources to increase efficiencies and optimize legal services for clients. The ideal candidate will have meaningful experience practicing Litigation and Labor law with the ability to understand and address the Firm’s practice and business needs.

Requirements

Juris Doctor required
Minimum of five years’ experience practicing law in the Litigation Practice Area, preferably in a law firm setting
Excellent organizational, planning, project management, and technical skills
Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
Expertise in legal drafting, writing and analysis
Strong attention to detail
Proven commitment to knowledge-sharing, efficiency and excellence in legal work
Excellent organizational and project management skills including data collection and system information; ability to compile and analyze data
Strong ability to understand and stay current on legal market trends, news and innovations
Highly motivated and strategic business partner with the ability to understand and support Firm goals, initiatives, services, culture and strategy
Dependable team player who can work collaboratively with others in a team-oriented environment, with the ability to work independently and display strong initiative
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Microsoft Office Suite, including Copilot
iManage
Working knowledge of legal AI tools

Responsibilities

Create and maintain content for Firm and client use, including checklists, model documents, forms, drafting guidance, practice area resource material, templates, precedent, etc.
Optimize document management system organization and encourage use with standardized naming conventions, using metadata fields, defining best practices, and enhancing precedent collections to improve attorney access to high-value work product.
Partner with IT, Business Intelligence, Information Governance, and Training to promote the use of knowledge management resources and legal AI tools. Draw feedback from attorneys and use it to improve adoption.
Evaluate whether particular technologies will improve the Firm and Practice Area’s efficiency and effectiveness of legal services. Support validation of legal tech solutions for quality assurance purposes.
Keep abreast of emerging technologies including AI developments, potential benefits and restrictions, and adoption trends in both legal and non-legal industries.
Facilitate knowledge-sharing initiatives and solutions within the Litigation and Labor & Employment Practice Areas.
Develop workflows leveraging Practice Area resources and technologies to promote efficiency in common matter types.
Provide guidance to building ongoing training on knowledge management tools, resources, and best practices.
Evaluate new and innovative knowledge management and research tools and resources based on Practice Area needs; participate in technology pilots and assessments.
Curate knowledge management reports to facilitate insights and inquiries into Practice Area and deal metrics.

Benefits

Competitive Salary
Discretionary annual bonus program
Discretionary profit sharing
401(k) matching
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
Optional health savings accounts
Flexible spending accounts
Firm-paid Life and Disability benefits
Wellness programs
Competitive time off package including vacation days, paid holidays, sick time and personal days.
Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth through firm provided training programs.
Anniversary and Vedder Praise Programs
Hybrid work model
Family-friendly policies
Employee discount program
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Back up child & elder care
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fitness center discounts