Knowledge Management Attorney

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. The firm helps employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business‑oriented solutions to cultivate high‑functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, and shares clients’ goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee. The firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in 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 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. Reporting to the Director of Knowledge Management, the KM Attorney works 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 and initiatives; build, organize, maintain, and enhance the firm’s knowledge resources (model documents, forms, precedents, checklists, research tools, playbooks, etc.); monitor and communicate legal, regulatory, and industry developments; maintain repositories, intranet content, and practice‑specific resources; collaborate to capture institutional knowledge and promote best practices; support content‑governance efforts.
• 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 CLE teams for onboarding and ongoing training; create practical resources that promote consistency, quality, and efficiency; assist with legal updates, practice guidance, and attorney‑facing reference materials.
• Practice and Industry Support: Build understanding of attorney experience, subject‑matter expertise, and practice capabilities; support Practice Group and Industry Group Leaders in disseminating legal developments, best practices, and resources nationwide; assist leadership with strategic initiatives to advance client service, operational excellence, collaboration, and attorney engagement; facilitate knowledge sharing and connect lawyers with relevant expertise.
• Business Development and Thought Leadership: Draft and edit client alerts, articles, blogs, white papers, presentations, webinars, podcasts, and other thought‑leadership content; support RFP responses, client pitches, and business‑development activities with legal content and practice information; partner with Marketing and Business Development to maintain materials describing the firm’s experience and market position; identify opportunities to showcase attorney expertise.
• Innovation and Technology: Collaborate with Practice Innovation, Knowledge Management, IT, and attorney stakeholders to identify process‑improvement opportunities; support evaluation, implementation, testing, and adoption of legal technology, document automation, artificial intelligence, and other innovation initiatives; develop workflows and resources that improve attorney efficiency and client service; leverage technology solutions to enhance accessibility and value of knowledge assets.
• Additional Responsibilities: Conduct or coordinate legal research and information‑gathering projects; support special projects and firm initiatives; collaborate with administrative and business‑professional teams to ensure effective execution of knowledge‑management projects; work with Practice Innovation, Professional Development, Marketing, and other departments to advance strategic objectives; perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree required.
• Licensed to practice law and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Three to eight years of labor and employment law experience preferred, including employment litigation, labor relations, workplace counseling, or a related practice area.
• Strong legal research, writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated interest in knowledge management, professional development, legal operations, innovation, or legal technology.
• Ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical attorney‑facing and client‑facing resources.
• Strong project management, organizational, and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with technology and an aptitude for innovation, process improvement, and efficiency in legal work.
• Experience with or interest in artificial intelligence, legal technology, knowledge systems, document automation, or related tools.
• Initiative and ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.

Pay

For New York City and San Francisco, the expected salary range is $160,000 – $190,000, with eligibility for annual bonuses. For White Plains NY, Washington DC area, Illinois, and Washington State, the expected salary range is $145,000 – $185,000, with eligibility for annual bonuses. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Firm‑paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Employee assistance program and other benefits