Knowledge Strategy Legal Specialist

We invite you to review our current business services professionals openings to learn about the opportunities available across the firm. About Us Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP has forged a reputation as one of the most prestigious law firms in the world. Relying on innovation, intellect, teamwork and tenacity, our lawyers deliver the highest quality advice and novel solutions to our clients’ legal issues. We are known for handling the most complex transactions, litigation/controversy issues, and regulatory matters, as well as for the strong partnerships we build with clients and each other. Our attorneys, who reflect a broad range of experiences and perspectives, work together seamlessly across 50-plus practices and 21 offices in the world’s major financial centers. The Opportunity We are seeking a Knowledge Strategy Legal Specialist to join our Firm. This position will be based in our New York office (hybrid). The Knowledge Strategy Legal Specialist is part of the Knowledge Management & Practice Solutions ("KM") group, the KM Legal Specialist works in concert with, and supports KM counsel, KM lawyers and various practices in the development and implementation of practices' knowledge management projects and initiatives. The KM Legal Specialist provides ongoing support for solutions that leverage knowledge and information and drive a culture of innovation to improve Firm-wide productivity, operating efficiencies and strategic imperatives. The role works with KM counsel, KM lawyers and practices (i) to collect and organize know-how, (ii) to ensure that selected practice area site(s) and knowledge management tools remain up-to-date and accurate sources of reference materials for practitioners, and (iii) to implement new lawyer-facing technologies and innovative workflows in select practices at the Firm. Responsibilities Works with KM group and attorneys in select practices to develop and implement solutions and best practices to increase effectiveness and efficiency. Provides support to KM group and practices to collect, organize and upload valuable reference material to practice sites and knowledge management tools and ensures they are aligned with the needs of practices and kept up-to-date. Provides direct support to practitioners to assist them with locating practice-related internal and external knowledge resources. Researches, monitors, and informs select practices of legal and industry developments and trends in practice. Assists with automating documents and solutions by coding document questionnaires using automation software to improve practice group workflows. Supports the use of AI driven due diligence tools, collaboration tools and other legal technologies in transactional client matters and interacts with matter team, including partners, associates and legal assistants to capture project scope and share best practices. Assists with the evaluation, selection and implementation of new technologies and practice workflows