Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP · 1 week ago
Knowledge Management Attorney
New York
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$240K/yr - $275K/yr
5+ years expWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLP is a prestigious law firm seeking a Knowledge Management Attorney to enhance their Restructuring department. The role involves developing knowledge management strategies, monitoring legal developments, and implementing AI-driven solutions to improve client service and operational efficiency.
ConsultingLegalProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Work with the Restructuring Co-Chairs to assess the needs of the department
Define and implement a plan aligned with the business goals and create a regular cadence for reviewing and reporting on performance according to plan
Create, capture, and encourage sharing of restructuring-related knowledge content, utilizing AI-driven document management and analytics platforms to streamline processes
Create and maintain a well-organized electronic collection of practice-related knowledge resources including standard forms and accompanying notes, precedent documents, best practices and how-to memos, legal research documents and other materials useful to the practices, integrating AI tools for intelligent search, categorization, and retrieval
Establish and implement processes for producing closing binders and collecting valuable precedent documents, leveraging AI for automated document assembly and analysis
Explore efficiency initiatives for client service needs and identify billing specific data collection and analysis to assist practice development needs
Monitor and keep the practices informed about important developments in the law and business environments
Identify trends in the law and business environments and help the practices develop new legal products, identify possible new services, and suggest innovative ways to deliver the Firm’s services more efficiently to its clients
Collaborate with the library department to determine relevant practice-related current awareness and alerts from internal and external sources
Organize, design, and deliver training on practice-related topics, including the effective use of AI tools and solutions for knowledge management and legal practice
Train associates on how to access knowledge management resources and provide direct support to individual lawyers to assist them with locating practice-related internal and external knowledge resources
Spearhead thought leadership initiatives by writing articles, creating blog posts, and developing content for the Weil RX blog, including coverage of legal developments, case studies, and innovative restructuring strategies
Collaborate with the Communications and Business Development teams to produce focused pitch materials, client alerts, podcasts, and article placements in legal publications
Coordinate with BD team on department communications, including blog content strategy, cadence, delivery formats, and audience targeting
Be a source of legal, market and practical expertise for all members of the practices, including the provision of direct support for client matters and guidance on ai adoption
Any additional responsibilities as required by management
Qualification
Required
Five or more years of legal experience in Restructuring at a large law firm
Willingness to spend time in NY, Miami and Houston offices, as needed
High professional standards with a passion for quality work product; close attention to detail
Excellent writing, drafting and research skills, including proficiency with AI-powered legal research platforms
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across the Restructuring department
Pragmatic, self-motivated, flexible and team-oriented attitude
Well-developed organizational and communication skills
Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people at all levels
Aptitude for and interest in technology, AI and integration issues
Organizational and political savvy in working within a large professional services organization
Prior experience providing knowledge management support highly desirable
Bachelors and Juris Doctorate degrees required
Active NY Bar Membership
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability coverage
Life insurance
Flexible spending plan
401K plan
Generous paid time off
Holidays
Company
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
Weil is premised upon a commitment to deliver sound judgment to its clients on their most difficult and important matters.
1001-5000 employees
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