McDermott Will & Schulte · 2 hours ago
Knowledge Management Solutions Specialist - Investment Funds
Chicago
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$79K/yr - $121K/yr
2+ years expMcDermott Will & Schulte is a leading global law firm that brings together more than 1,750 lawyers and 1,400 business professionals. The KM Solutions Specialist will support the Knowledge Management initiatives for the Investment Funds Group, managing data resources and contributing to the development and management of knowledge management strategies.
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Responsibilities
Manage certain data-related components of the IFG project workflows such as managing the IFG market terms database, developing workflows from Centari to the new Funds database in PowerBI, meta-data collections, name normalization/naming conventions, populating missing data, running test exports, analyzing KM system and content usage reporting data and performing final QC
Maintain the IFG PowerBI build, including source updates, data refreshes, and workspace republication to ensure the IFG's fund formations are entered into the market terms database on a timely basis, setting a regular cadence for the inclusion of both new and legacy work into the database, performing quality control on both automated and manually extracted data, and reaching out to IFG attorneys for validation, as directed
Coordinate with Associate Director of Knowledge Management (Investment Funds) to track and respond to requests for IFG resources such as bespoke market terms surveys, requests for updates to IFG fund forms and other IFG KM content
Curates and tags content for knowledge banks
Locates and formats documents for legal and KM project specific uploads (e.g. into Sharepoint, Relativity, PowerBI, etc.)
Creates, develops, and maintains current awareness trackers to help IFG stay abreast of key practice developments, including visualizations and updates
Drafts knowledge platform updates, KM newsletters, and other communications to highlight new tools and KM products to encourage adoption
Helps maintain knowledge platform and related material, including 'off the shelf' market surveys, service provider lists, McDermott Access tools and IFG publications
Supports and encourages adoption of the knowledge platforms for IFG by providing training and assistance
Supports improved efficiency of the practices by optimizing technology, including through artificial intelligence-based solutions, document automation and data analytics
Assist in the creation and delivery of legal training programs and participates in KM and relevant IFG meetings to share best practices in the KM Department and the practice
Participates in the development of AI based offerings, including research, project management, and reviewing results from AI models being piloted/tested/used by IFG
Engages in technology trainings and pilots to ensure the KM Department continues to leverage the best technology for internal use, as well as practice-group specific technology offerings
Maintain KM YourSource (intranet) and KM-related information on practice group pages by adding new links and updating language as needed (in collaboration with content owners)
Work closely with other paralegals, attorneys, and legal professionals to ensure KM sharing and collaboration
Support special projects and perform other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Knowledge Officer, Associate Director of KM Solutions, Associate Director of Knowledge Management (Investment Funds) and Senior Director of Knowledge Management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required, with working familiarity in Power BI preferred
A minimum of two (2) of relevant paralegal experience positions required (preferably in a Knowledge Management department or big law setting)
Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive matters in a fast-paced environment and keep projects moving forward at own initiative
Basic knowledge of SharePoint intranets, Relativity and iManage preferred
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Strong written and verbal communication skills with staff at all levels (in particular, comfortable with presenting to small groups to introduce them to KM systems and resources and excellent attention to detail in written work)
Strong organizational skills
Ability to (i) work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities, (ii) handle and maintain confidential information and (iii) learn new concepts and skills quickly
Preferred
Working familiarity in Power BI
Basic knowledge of SharePoint intranets, Relativity and iManage
Benefits
Generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence
Opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
McDermott Will & Schulte
McDermott Will & Emery is now McDermott Will & Schulte.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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Partner
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