Knowledge Management Attorney (Real Estate)

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 230,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP is seeking a Knowledge Management Attorney for Real Estate to organize and develop legal content, promote KM technology adoption, and draft training materials. You will support Real Estate, Construction, MFH, and Public Finance groups by managing precedents, templates, and resources while driving innovation and efficiency across the firm.

The role requires JD, 5+ years KM/real estate experience, and strong collaboration skills to deliver measurable value.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of law firm experience in relevant practice groups or KM/innovation.
• Deep expertise in workflows, priorities, and needs of real estate, construction, MFH, and public finance attorneys.
• Experience with knowledge management tools and document management systems.
• Proficiency in legal research databases and knowledge management platforms.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the embedded KM expert and liaison for assigned practice groups.
• Own and lead curation of knowledge artifacts; manage precedents and forms.
• Develop and assess KM strategies and systems for assigned groups.
• Create and maintain model documents, drafting guidance, and practice resources.
• Capture user feedback to improve KM tools and processes; monitor developments in legal technology.
• Identify gaps and curate targeted attorney contributions for KM content.
• Plan and execute KM innovation projects with measurable ROI; track progress.

Skills

KM/innovation

Project management

Legal research

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school

Tools

iManage

Job description

We are always seeking talented, motivated, growth-minded, and creative individuals. Our firm is committed to providing employee support and advancement, while embracing inclusion and innovation as keys to a stronger future.

We invite you to explore the position below and to submit your application to join our team!

The Knowledge Management (KM) Attorney – Real Estate is responsible for organizing and developing content and knowledge resources for the assigned practice areas; implementing and promoting the use of relevant technology; preparing and presenting training materials; and managing and drafting internal and external thought leadership content and drives operational efficiency by developing and implementing knowledge management solutions that align with the firm’s strategic objectives. The Knowledge Management Attorney plays a critical role in enhancing the firm's knowledge management capabilities for the Real Estate department, including the Construction, Multifamily Housing (MFH), Public Finance, and Real Estate practice groups.

Essential Responsibilities

• Serve as the embedded practice group knowledge management expert and liaison for assigned practice groups.
• Own and lead the curation of knowledge artifacts in the firm’s knowledge management database and in other knowledge libraries as needed by assigned practice groups. Knowledge content is practice group driven and includes but is not limited to precedents, model documents, and forms depending on defined need.
• 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.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Proven ability to develop, test, and deliver technology-driven tools and initiatives, including client-facing solutions.
• Demonstrated discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work on cross-functional teams and drive organizational change.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.
• Genuine commitment to professional growth, continuous learning, and substantive legal continuing education, with a passion for knowledge management, technology, innovation, and creative problem-solving.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive and innovative mindset.Strong working knowledge of document management systems such as iManage.
• Skilled at building productive internal and external relationships; effective both independently and as a collaborative team member.
• High integrity and professionalism; established credibility and trusted partnership within the Litigation Technology team and stakeholders.
• Proactive mindset focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Strong commitment to client service, ethical conduct, and firm values.
• Demonstrated ability to self-manage and work independently in a remote, hybrid, and in-office settings.

Required Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Preferred Education

• N/A

Certification(s)

• Active bar membership in good standing.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of law firm experience in relevant practice groups or in KM/innovation within professional services.
• Deep expertise in the workflows, priorities, and day-to-day needs of attorneys practicing in real estate, construction, multifamily housing, and public finance.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

The Firm will comply with any applicable city or state workplace mandates in effect in regards to Covid-19.

This position description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of the job. The statements contained in the position description are not necessarily all-inclusive and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as determined by business needs.

This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Troutman Pepper Locke adheres to a policy of equal opportunity and will make all employment decisions, which include hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, evaluation, compensation and separation, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital or armed forces status and any other classification as protected by law.

Compensation is dependent on several factors, such as position, location, market, education, training, and/or experience.

Hiring Salary Range

$230,000.00 - $260,000.00