Knowledge Management Lawyer (KM Lawyer)
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Role summary
Responsible for developing, organizing, and maintaining the legal knowledge resources of the firm or an assigned practice area to support attorneys in delivering high-quality legal services. Monitors legal, regulatory, and market developments and prepares updates, guidance materials, precedent documents, and training resources to ensure attorneys remain informed and work efficiently and consistently. Maintains and enhances knowledge repositories, standard forms, and practice guidance materials, and organizes prior work product and precedent for easy access and reuse. Serves as a subject matter resource to attorneys by responding to technical legal questions and supporting complex research related to legal developments, market practice, and regulatory changes. Collaborates with attorneys, practice leadership, and knowledge management professionals to improve knowledge sharing, training, and the use of knowledge systems across the firm. Positions in this role may report through a dual structure to both practice group leadership and the firm’s knowledge management function. Typically requires a J.D. and prior experience practicing law in a relevant practice area.
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