Knowledge Management Attorney: Insurance & IP Innovation

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

California (MO)

Hybrid

USD 230,000 - 260,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP is seeking a Knowledge Management Attorney – Insurance + Intellectual Property to create, distribute, and manage model documents and resources across Insurance + IP practice groups. You will lead KM initiatives, implement technology, and train staff to improve efficiency.

This role requires JD, 5+ years in a law firm, and strong expertise in Insurance + Reinsurance, IP, Privacy + Cyber.

Qualifications

Minimum five (5) years of law firm experience in relevant practice groups.
Deep expertise in the workflows, priorities, and day-to-day needs of attorneys practicing in Insurance + Reinsurance Litigation, Insurance Transactional + Regulatory, Intellectual Property, and Privacy + Cyber.
Demonstrated experience in knowledge management, legal research, and practice support, including use of knowledge management tools and technologies such as databases, intranets, portals, search engines, and document management systems.
Proven experience with legal technology, project management, and business planning.
Proficiency in legal research databases and knowledge management platforms.

Responsibilities

Serve as embedded KM expert for assigned practice groups.
Own and lead the curation of knowledge artifacts in the firm’s knowledge management database.
Develop, implement, maintain, and regularly assess knowledge management strategies and systems tailored to the needs of assigned practice groups.
Create, organize, and maintain model documents, forms, precedents, drafting guidance, and practice area resources, ensuring they are current and readily accessible.
Capture and relay user feedback to drive continuous improvement of KM tools and processes, including the firm’s document management system and intranet.
Serve as a source for legal, market, and practical expertise by reviewing internal and external materials, tracking market trends and best practices; monitoring developments in legal technology.
Identify gaps in the existing knowledge base content and curate targeted attorney contributions to address them.
Vet, plan, and execute KM innovation projects in alignment with firm goals, ensuring measurable return on investment, and track and report on project progress.
Partner with the Managing Director of Knowledge Management and Knowledge Management & Innovation leadership to evaluate and implement new technologies that enhance knowledge management and practice support.
Champion technology adoption and organizational change, ensuring successful project delivery and broad engagement with the firm’s KM program.
Collaborate with KM and AI Partners and Practice Management to identify knowledge and training needs.
Support lateral onboarding by introducing new associates and partners to practice group knowledge management goals, tools, and resources, and assess any knowledge content they bring to the firm.
Conduct knowledge succession planning activities, including pre-departure and pre-retirement interviews, and document key processes, workflows, drafting templates, and negotiation strategies.
Partner with Administrative Departments throughout the firm to advance firm-wide KM initiatives.
Develop training materials, including presentations, reference guides, and online resources to support continuous learning and knowledge management adoption.
Facilitate live demonstrations, pilot programs, and success story sharing to illustrate value and drive adoption of KM tools and resources.
Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and recommend improvements based on outcomes and feedback.
Maintain strict confidentiality of firm, attorney, and client information.