Knowledge Management Senior Specialist

Overview

Foley & Lardner LLP is a great place to work because of what we do and how we do it. Here, your unique perspectives, experiences, and abilities will be embraced and developed, so you can excel. Being a part of Foley means having the opportunities and resources necessary to gain experience, advance professional goals, and forge meaningful connections. It’s a place where you can build your career and enjoy professionally satisfying work. We have over 2,300 people who are #HappyatFoley, and we think you will be too.

The Senior Specialist, Knowledge Management will serve as a liaison between attorneys, business professionals and the Practice Solutions & Research team to develop and implement best practices, procedures, tools and techniques to aid in the delivery of legal services to clients. The Senior Specialist, Knowledge Management will identify effective use of Generative AI, client facing solutions, and knowledge and information systems and provide analysis and recommendations of technology solutions to help achieve these goals.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement technology solutions to aid in legal service delivery to clients
• Collaborate with attorneys and firm leadership to develop standardized processes for legal matter management through the use of technology
• Support and manage the firm’s GenAI solutions including CoCounsel, Harvey, DraftWise, ThoughtRiver, Kira, FoleyChat and CoPilot
• Lead and support projects related to efficient use of existing technologies such as DocuSign, HighQ, Microsoft applications and other tools
• Research and recommend new or existing tools and resources to improve workflow productivity and efficiency
• Identify, document, and implement best practices for optimizing client-facing and internal technology solutions
• Respond to user service requests and other inquires
• Consult with firm members on the optimal utilization of the firm's knowledge management platforms, including Foley Collaborate, Foley @Work, NetDocuments, MS Teams, and additional related systems
• Develop and deliver training programs for the firm’s knowledge management platforms, and suggest ways to boost user adoption
• Maintain documentation related to system specifications, information governance, content management, best practice for use and other firm standards
• Lead efforts related to gathering user feedback and track logs, usage data, and behavior metrics to evaluate knowledge management platforms for usability and performance
• Facilitate the continual process of identifying best practices by remaining current on knowledge management and GenAI trends, particularly related to the legal industry, and the range of technologies available to effectively deliver information and knowledge services
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required. JD, M.L.S., or equivalent degree preferred
• Minimum five (5) years of related experience in a consultative role in a law firm or professional services firm. Experience as a practicing attorney or paralegal preferred
• Solid understanding of knowledge management trends and technologies, GenAI technologies, content automation tools and collaboration platforms
• Proven experience as a team lead with project management skills
• Experience with MS Teams, task and project management software, and project management skills strongly desired
  
  

In support of transparency and equity in the workplace, Foley provides salary ranges for all positions. The figures below represent the full compensation range of this position. The actual offered amount will be between the range minimum and midpoint based on the following factors: education, experience, geographic market, and internal pay equity at Foley. We are accepting ongoing applications.

Detroit, Jacksonville, Milwaukee, Orlando, Salt Lake City and Tampa - $80,800 to $121,200

Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston and San Diego - $88,900 to $133,300

Los Angeles - $92,900 to $139,400

Boston and Washington D.C. - $97,000 to $145,400

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without consideration to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status or medical condition. Foley & Lardner LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance

Foley offers a comprehensive benefit program which currently includes Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays; Medical, Dental and Vision insurance; 401(k) Retirement; Disability and Life insurance; Adoption Assistance; Backup Care for Dependents.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled.

About Foley & Lardner

Foley is an Am Law 50 law firm consistently ranked among top-tier practices. With over 1,100 lawyers in 26 offices across the United States, Mexico, Europe, and Asia, our market-leading platform includes Corporate, Intellectual Property, and Litigation. Adding depth to our bench strength, we focus on four primary sectors: Energy, Health Care & Life Sciences, Innovative Technology, and Manufacturing. We look beyond the law to focus on the constantly evolving demands facing our clients and act as trusted business advisors to deliver creative, practical, and effective solutions.

For nearly two centuries, Foley has maintained its commitment to the highest level of innovative legal services and to the stewardship of our people, firm, clients, and the communities we serve. While respecting our roots, we’re also continuously looking to modernize all aspects of our business and elevate who we are and what we do, which keeps us focused on the future.