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Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a Knowledge Management (KM) Attorney open to multiple office locations. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. GT is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100; the Knowledge Management (KM) Attorney will have the opportunity to work with clients, large and small, from variety of industries across the country.
Position Summary:
Greenberg Traurig (GT) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Knowledge Management (KM) Attorney to join our dynamic team and support our Corporate Practice Group. The KM Attorney will work closely with the Corporate Practice Group to create, update, and continuously manage the organization and delivery of knowledge assets. This involves preparing, updating, storing, and communicating changes related to precedents, forms, and processes within the practice group to ensure the information is high- quality, current, accessible, and shared. Reporting directly to the Director of Knowledge Management, the KM Attorney will also collaborate closely with the Innovation and Research teams to leverage collective knowledge effectively and enhance efficiency.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Coordinates with Corporate attorneys to identify, draft, update, and maintain standard forms and templates, supplementary provisions, checklists, and other knowledge resources.
Participates in, and coordinates the peer review of, changes to documents, tools and transactional procedures as needed.
Independently and collaboratively selects, collects, and organizes valuable reference materials on internal sites and databases.
Designs and optimizes processes for creating, capturing, processing, tagging, archiving, and organizing legal knowledge.
Implements consistent and effective means of communicating the availability, latest updates, and location of Corporate Practice resources (e.g., form documents and market update resources).
Integrates knowledge management processes seamlessly into the daily activities of attorneys and staff.
Participates in training initiatives, including internal training sessions and other educational programs.
Collaborates with the KM Department to develop solutions that increase efficiency, enable legal project management, and improve legal service delivery, such as document assembly packages, expert systems, and client-facing applications.
Participates in KM Department meetings to share best practices and knowledge.
Assists in business development efforts, including thought leadership initiatives, client seminars, and pitches, to elevate the practice and the firm’s KM Department.
Skills & Competencies:
Demonstrated expertise with law firm research, innovation tools and solutions including, but not limited to Westlaw Precision, Lexis+, Lex Machina, Intelligize, Copilot, Contract Companion, BriefCatch, and other related tools.
Proficiency in facilitating and presenting training programs in classroom and virtual environments. Proficiency in the application of instructional design, curriculum design, and adult-learning principles. * Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. * A self-starter who takes ownership of assigned projects and shows commitment to the job; ability to work independently.
Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within all levels of the firm and collaborate well in a team environment to create support for programs.
High attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills, and the ability to manage time effectively.
Ability to shift priorities and manage change with a positive outcome.
Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, take initiative, and practice good judgment.
Provide outstanding client service and be proactive in seeking innovative ways in which to help colleagues.
Qualifications & Prior Experience:
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
A minimum of 3 years of experience in a legal or knowledge management role within a law firm or corporate legal department required.
Highly preferred focus area in M&A, Private Equity, Capital Markets, Corporate Governance, Investment Management, and/or Private Funds.
Strong understanding of legal concepts, practices, and procedures. * Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills.
Proficiency in utilizing knowledge management tools and technologies.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
The expected pay range for this position is:
Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.
Greenberg Traurig is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Greenberg Traurig are considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, among other protected bases.
Exemplifying our commitment to promoting inclusion and equity across our platform, the firm participates in the Mansfield Rule Certification Program (Mansfield). Mansfield, which is facilitated by The Diversity Lab, focuses on equal opportunity, fairness, and inclusivity. The Mansfield requirements are anchored in the consideration of expanded talent pools considered for select positions and open roles within the law firm and the implementation of and access to transparent processes. Utilizing the Mansfield framework, the firm’s progress and outcomes are measured and documented through Mansfield Certification Plus Metrics. In 2023, GT achieved Mansfield 6.0 Certification Plus. We are excited about our ongoing participation in Mansfield given the program’s alignment with the firm’s commitment to opportunities for advancement that are inclusive for everyone. Providing your data during the application process helps us with achieving our goals and with meeting reporting/record-keeping obligations under federal and state law and other legal requirements. Providing your data is entirely voluntary and will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be treated confidentially.
