- Pay
- $160–190k
- Where
- New York City, NY · Philadelphia, PA · Kansas City, KS · Greenville, SC · White Plains, NY · San Francisco, CA · Dallas, TX · Atlanta, GA · Chicago, IL · Seattle, WA
- Level
- Mid
Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, and share our clients’ goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee.
The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”.
Job Summary
The Firm's Practice Innovation and Knowledge Management team is seeking a Knowledge Management Attorney (KM Attorney) to support the firm's labor and employment practices, industry groups, and strategic initiatives through the development and delivery of legal knowledge resources, training, and technology-enabled solutions. The role partners closely with attorneys, practice leaders, and business professionals to strengthen knowledge sharing, improve consistency, and enhance the delivery of legal services.
As a strategic member of the Knowledge Management team, the KM Attorney helps capture, organize, and scale the firm's collective knowledge and experience. By combining substantive legal expertise with knowledge management, professional development, and innovation capabilities, the role enables attorneys to work more effectively, promotes collaboration across practice areas, and supports the firm's broader client service and business objectives.
This position reports to the Director of Knowledge Management and works closely with Practice Group Leaders, Industry Group Leaders, Practice Innovation professionals, and other firm stakeholders.
Essential Responsibilities
Knowledge Management and Content Development
Identify knowledge management priorities for assigned practices, industry groups, and firm initiatives and develop strategies to advance those objectives.
Build, organize, maintain, and enhance the firm's knowledge resources, including model documents, forms, precedents, checklists, research tools, playbooks, and other legal content.
Monitor and communicate legal, regulatory, and industry developments relevant to labor and employment law and related practice areas.
Maintain and improve knowledge repositories, intranet content, and practice-specific resources to ensure information is current, accurate, and readily accessible.
Collaborate with attorneys and business professionals to capture institutional knowledge, develop reusable work product, and promote best practices across the firm.
Support content governance efforts to ensure the consistency, quality, and usability of knowledge assets.
Attorney Development and Training
Develop and support training programs, educational materials, and knowledge-sharing initiatives for attorneys and paralegals.
Partner with Professional Development, Learning, and Continuing Legal Education (CLE) teams to support onboarding, ongoing training, and substantive legal education.
Create practical resources that promote consistency, quality, and efficiency in legal service delivery.
Assist with the development and dissemination of legal updates, practice guidance, and attorney-facing reference materials.
Practice and Industry Support
Develop a strong understanding of attorney experience, subject matter expertise, and practice capabilities across the firm.
Support Practice Group and Industry Group Leaders in disseminating legal developments, best practices, and substantive resources to attorneys nationwide.
Assist practice and industry leadership with strategic initiatives designed to advance client service, operational excellence, collaboration, and attorney engagement.
Facilitate knowledge sharing among attorneys and support efforts to connect lawyers with relevant experience and…