McDermott Will & Schulte · 2 days ago
Knowledge Management Manager, - Litigation
New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$131K/yr - $203K/yr
3+ years expMcDermott Will & Schulte is a leading global law firm that emphasizes excellence and collaboration. The Knowledge Management Manager, Litigation will support the development of knowledge and innovation strategies for the Litigation Practice Group, working closely with attorneys to enhance efficiency through AI-powered tools and resources.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Director, other KM Managers, and IT to develop, test, and assess AI-powered platforms, custom AI tools, and other firm-wide KM resources
Collaborate with Practice Group members to develop, test, and assess the utility and efficacy of Practice Group-specific KM resources that align with the Practice Group’s strategic priorities, including AI-powered platforms and tools
Work with the Director and Practice Group members to coordinate and advertise rollouts of new AI-powered platforms and tools
Promote awareness and utilization of the Practice Group’s full library of KM resources
Proactively identify gaps in the Practice Group’s knowledge assets and develop new resources to address those needs
Collaborate with lawyers to organize and integrate existing knowledge content to facilitate the sharing of knowledge and information both within and outside of the Practice Group
Respond to Practice Group requests for KM resources and support
Support the design, maintenance, and centralization of in-house KM resources, including the Federal District Court Case Hub, a searchable and regularly updated repository of information about the firm’s federal district court practice
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director, KM Manager, and Practice Group
Manage contractors engaged in testing of AI tools and substantive updates to KM resources
Conduct regular reviews and audits of AI tools and other KM resources to ensure accuracy, currency, and relevance
Consistently and effectively communicate the availability and location of the Practice Group’s AI tools and other KM resources
Collaborate with the Senior Knowledge Operations Manager, the Director, and other KM Managers to gather, analyze, and present qualitative and quantitative feedback to inform decisions on KM strategy and improvements
Develop and execute outreach plans to encourage substantive contributions to AI and KM resources
Coordinate outreach to lawyers to contribute knowledge assets to internal KM libraries
Develop and oversee taxonomy for stored knowledge assets
Pilot and assess new AI and technology use cases
Help test and deploy technology to assist with analysis of litigation documents and large data stores, development of innovative litigation strategies, automation of document creation, assistance with legal research, and other tasks to support the Practice Group
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school
At least three (3) years of legal experience, preferably in a large firm environment
Admitted to practice law in good standing in a location where McDermott has an office
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
Strong legal and regulatory research skills
Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
Ability to learn new concepts and skills quickly
Strong attention to detail
Strong problem-solving skills
Desire to develop creative solutions
Ability to think outside the box
Good judgment
Relationship builder
Able to work under pressure
Ability to quickly pivot tasks
Willingness to learn new technology
Preferred
Experience developing AI agents, chatbots, or prompt-based systems using generative AI models (e.g., GPT-based systems)
Experience in employment litigation strongly preferred
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.
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