Senior Knowledge Management Analyst

Please submit your resume and cover letter to careers@cohenseglias.com.

Position Summary

The Senior Knowledge Management (KM) Analyst will play a key role in developing and supporting the firm’s KM function. This position will report to the COO and will work closely with firm management, technology, practice group leaders, lawyers and our AI partner. As the firm’s first dedicated KM professional, the position will be a combination of strategy and execution – meaning that this person will assist in developing KM at the firm and perform the day-to-day work required to build the process from the ground up.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Build and Support the KM Function

• Works with leadership to define a practical approach to KM at our firm and create the roadmap for KM tools, processes and future path.
• Meets with lawyers to gain an understanding of current pain points, the firm’s current processes around KM and what needs to be done to improve it.
• Helps establish the standards, processes and best practices for the KM function
• Helps drive adoption of KM and AI initiatives across the firm.

Data Management and Organization

• Works with lawyers on the implementation of the iManage KM tool.
• Assists with locating prior work product, templates and other information that should be saved in our KM environment.
• Develops the protocols for identifying, reviewing and saving documents in the KM database as well as the process for assessing the continued applicability of the items saved there.
• Works with IT and leadership on data governance policies.
• Supports the cleanup and structuring of documents within the firm’s document management system including tagging, metadata and naming conventions.

AI & Legal Innovation Support

• Works with the AI partner on maximizing the use of the firm’s approved AI tools.
• Helps evaluate, implement and integrate AI tools into workflows.
• Assists in creating and maintaining prompt libraries.
• Tracks usage and satisfaction with our AI tools. Work with vendors on improving usage and results.

Training and Development

• Provides training on the firm’s iManage KM tool.
• Creates a curriculum of training for both KM and AI.
• Works with the AI partner to develop and deliver training on AI tools and their practical application to case and other legal work.
• Creates user-friendly guides, templates and quick-reference materials.
• Meets with lawyers and staff to follow up on training to answer questions and help apply the training in their daily jobs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. Graduation from law school or paralegal certification is a plus.
• 4-7 years of experience in knowledge management, legal operations, practice support or similar role (law firm strongly preferred).
• In-depth understanding of legal practices, law firm workflows and document management practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with document management applications (iManage is a plus).
• Familiarity with AI tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About Cohen Seglias

Cohen Seglias laid a foundation of legal excellence in the construction industry more than 35 years ago, an area where we remain preeminent. By being responsive and conscientious business partners, our footprint and capabilities have grown alongside our clients’ needs—becoming extensions of their teams. We provide our clients with a full range of legal services, with 20 disciplines, to clients across nine offices. The firm and our attorneys are consistently recognized as top leaders in legal rankings such as Chambers USA, Legal 500, Law 360, and Best Lawyers.

Culture

As a mid-sized firm, we offer attorneys a collegial, collaborative and people-friendly working environment, while also providing interesting and sophisticated legal work.We help our attorneys and professional staff build their skill sets and practices through an open-door, professional environment that encourages hands-on experience.

Cohen Seglias is a growing and dynamic law firm committed to the growth and well-being of our employees. This commitment is demonstrated through a range of initiatives, including a mentoring program, ongoing training and development, pro bono work, regular office events, parental leave, Habitat for Humanity Build Days, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cohen Seglias is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, gender, pregnancy, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veterans’ status or military affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.