Knowledge Management Attorney

Vedder; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Employee Recognition

Hybrid work model

401(k) matching

Wellness programs

Job summary

Vedder's Chicago office is seeking a Knowledge Management Attorney to identify, create, and implement data‑driven KM solutions for Litigation and Labor & Employment. The KM Attorney will work with firm leadership, attorneys, and staff to optimize resources that boost efficiency and client service.

The role emphasizes stakeholder collaboration, adoption of AI tools, and ongoing development of knowledge workflows, with a focus on practical impact and rigorous drafting capabilities.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor required.
• Minimum of five years’ experience practicing law in the Litigation Practice Area.
• Excellent organizational, planning, project management, and technical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain content for Firm and client use, including checklists, model documents, forms, drafting guidance, practice area resource material, templates, precedent, etc.
• Optimize document management system organization and encourage use with standardized naming conventions, using metadata fields, defining best practices, and enhancing precedent collections to improve attorney access to high‑value work product.
• Partner with IT, Business Intelligence, Information Governance, and Training to promote the use of knowledge management resources and legal AI tools. Draw feedback from attorneys and use it to improve adoption.
• Evaluate whether particular technologies will improve the Firm and Practice Area’s efficiency and effectiveness of legal services. Support validation of legal tech solutions for quality assurance purposes.
• Keep abreast of emerging technologies including AI developments, potential benefits and restrictions, and adoption trends in both legal and non‑legal industries.
• Facilitate knowledge‑sharing initiatives and solutions within the Litigation and Labor & Employment Practice Areas.
• Develop workflows leveraging Practice Area resources and technologies to promote efficiency in common matter types.
• Provide guidance to building ongoing training on knowledge management tools, resources, and best practices.
• Evaluate new and innovative knowledge management and research tools and resources based on Practice Area needs; participate in technology pilots and assessments.
• Curate knowledge management reports to facilitate insights and inquiries into Practice Area and deal metrics.

Skills

Legal drafting

Attention to detail

Knowledge sharing

Project management

Market trends

Strategic partnership

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

Microsoft Office Copilot

iManage

Legal AI tools

Job description

Vedder's Chicago office is looking for a Knowledge Management Attorney. The Knowledge Management Attorney (“KM Attorney”) will work with Firm leadership, attorneys, and other Firm personnel to identify, create, and introduce innovative, data‑driven knowledge management solutions. The KM Attorney will specifically focus efforts on the Litigation and Labor & Employment Practice Areas to implement and maintain knowledge management resources to increase efficiencies and optimize legal services for clients. The ideal candidate will have meaningful experience practicing Litigation and Labor law with the ability to understand and address the Firm’s practice and business needs.

As the Knowledge and Management Attorney your job duties will include but are not limited to:

• Create and maintain content for Firm and client use, including checklists, model documents, forms, drafting guidance, practice area resource material, templates, precedent, etc.
• Optimize document management system organization and encourage use with standardized naming conventions, using metadata fields, defining best practices, and enhancing precedent collections to improve attorney access to high‑value work product.
• Partner with IT, Business Intelligence, Information Governance, and Training to promote the use of knowledge management resources and legal AI tools. Draw feedback from attorneys and use it to improve adoption.
• Evaluate whether particular technologies will improve the Firm and Practice Area’s efficiency and effectiveness of legal services. Support validation of legal tech solutions for quality assurance purposes.
• Keep abreast of emerging technologies including AI developments, potential benefits and restrictions, and adoption trends in both legal and non‑legal industries.
• Facilitate knowledge‑sharing initiatives and solutions within the Litigation and Labor & Employment Practice Areas.
• Develop workflows leveraging Practice Area resources and technologies to promote efficiency in common matter types.
• Provide guidance to building ongoing training on knowledge management tools, resources, and best practices.
• Evaluate new and innovative knowledge management and research tools and resources based on Practice Area needs; participate in technology pilots and assessments.
• Curate knowledge management reports to facilitate insights and inquiries into Practice Area and deal metrics.

Skills & Competencies:

• Expertise in legal drafting, writing and analysis
• Strong attention to detail
• Proven commitment to knowledge‑sharing, efficiency and excellence in legal work
• Excellent organizational and project management skills including data collection and system information; ability to compile and analyze data
• Strong ability to understand and stay current on legal market trends, news and innovations
• Highly motivated and strategic business partner with the ability to understand and support Firm goals, initiatives, services, culture and strategy
• Dependable team player who can work collaboratively with others in a team‑oriented environment, with the ability to work independently and display strong initiative
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

Qualifications & Required Experience:

• Juris Doctor required
• Minimum of five years’ experience practicing law in the Litigation Practice Area, preferably in a law firm setting
• Excellent organizational, planning, project management, and technical skills
• Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in the following software:

• Microsoft Office Suite, including Copilot
• iManage
• Working knowledge of legal AI tools

Compensation Range:

$150,000/yr. to $225,000/yr

At Vedder, we believe in recognizing and rewarding our employees' contributions. Our comprehensive Total Rewards Package includes:

• Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive base salary commensurate with skills and experience.
• Bonus Program: Discretionary annual bonus program.
• Retirement Planning: Discretionary profit sharing and 401(k) matching to help you plan for your future.
• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, along with optional health savings and flexible spending accounts, firm‑paid Life and Disability benefits, and wellness programs to support your overall well‑being.
• Paid Time Off: Competitive time off package including vacation days, paid holidays, sick time and personal days.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth through firm provided training programs.
• Employee Recognition: Anniversary and Vedder Praise Programs to celebrate your achievements and milestones.
• Work‑Life Balance: Hybrid work model and family‑friendly policies.
• Additional Perks: Employee discount program, pre‑tax commuter benefits, back up child & elder care, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center discounts and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Vedder Price P.C. is an equal opportunity employer. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (where applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations), medical condition, protected veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We participate in E-verify.