Texas-Houston, Illinois-Chicago, Texas-Austin, Texas-Dallas, Texas-San Antonio
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Practice Group / Department: Knowledge Services Job Description We are a global law firm with a powerful strategic focus and real momentum. Our industry-focused strategy is seeing us take on pioneering work in places that others have yet to reach. Our shared values define our culture and our workplace. You will find us to be unusually collegial, team-oriented, and ready to innovate. We work seamlessly across practices, offices and around the world. This elimination of boundaries has allowed us to evolve into a law firm that works as hard for its culture as it does for its clients. The Role Norton Rose Fulbright is expanding its Knowledge Management (KM) team and hiring Knowledge Lawyers for each of our Corporate M&A, Disputes, and Intellectual Property practices. The Knowledge Lawyer manages the development of and access to core practice content for practitioners in the assigned area of law and contributes to internal and external firm publications, presentations, and training. These individuals’ partner with the lawyers in their respective practice group to identify attorney knowledge management needs and work to improve the practice groups’ access to substantive resources, appropriate technological solutions, and other workflow tools. This position reports to the Director of Knowledge & Research Services and collaborates across multiple stakeholders, including other Knowledge Lawyers, Research Services, Innovation, Technology, Talent Development, and Marketing and Business Development to enhance, develop and implement practice group KM with a focus on increasing technology-enabled practice efficiency and optimizing client service delivery. The ideal candidate will have practiced law for 3+ years in mid-to-large law firms. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Knowledge and know-how management In coordination with firm attorneys, create, develop, and maintain model documents, forms, drafting guidance, and practice group resource material, ensuring they are continuously curated, updated and organized on the firm’s chosen content sharing platforms (e.g., DMS, intranet). Verify data accuracy with KM systems, ensuring consistent application and compliance with KM taxonomies. Monitor compliance of data collection workflows, including regular evaluation of effectiveness of data collection processes, collaborating with key stakeholders to develop new workflows and processes as needed. Evaluate and update workflows using practice group resources and technologies to enhance efficiency in common matter types and develop and update practice specific processes. Meet regularly with attorneys to facilitate the sharing of quality know-how and expertise, and curate and maintain practice sites and know-how repositories to ensure they align with practice needs and remain up to date. Knowledge strategy and lawyer education Work with attorneys in assigned practice groups, the innovation team, and the knowledge team to assess and address the knowledge needs of the practice groups, aligning with business goals. Execute the knowledge strategy of the firm by promoting the use of internal databases and search engines, and by devising and implementing systems for know-how collection (research notes, transactional documents, training material, etc.). Assist the Director of Knowledge in the identification of emerging knowledge management tools, as relevant to the practice of law and enhancing practice efficiency. Provide ongoing lawyer and business professional training on KM tools, resources, and best practices. Evaluate new and innovative KM and research tools, workflows, and technology based on practice group needs; participate in technology pilots and assessments in partnership with the Innovation team. Industry research and thought leadership Serve as a source of legal, market and practical expertise, advising lawyers on legal issues they face in their practice and matters. Monitor and share with practitioners recent, relevant legal developments and current market practice developments and trends. Regularly review internal and publicly available market intelligence to identify market trends. Keep current on relevant case law and statutes. Inform the practice group of substantive legal developments via internal communications and memoranda and practice group training sessions. Identify topics of interest for thought leadership content and articles. Contribute content to internal and external firm publications, presentations, and training. Client support and business development Provide knowledge support to business development initiatives, including supporting the key industry sectors and Key Client initiatives of Norton Rose Fulbright. Contribute content to pitches and RFPs. Other duties Please note this job description does not cover or contain all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Qualifications and experience Candidates must have a J.D., be admitted to practice in at least one jurisdiction in the United States and have no less than three (3) years of relevant practice experience in mid-to-large law firms. Highly motivated with a strategic focus and ability to understand and support firm goals, services, culture, and strategy; understands and stays up to date on current legal market trends, news, and innovations. Advanced proficiency in researching and drafting legal documents and content, such as transactional documents, legal memoranda, pleadings, and/or motions. Candidates must have strong writing abilities, including technical contract, drafting skills, the ability to communicate clearly, and excellent research skills. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills and ability to build and maintain relationships with department and firm personnel, management, other attorneys, and business professionals. Advanced experience in designing and delivering successful, interesting and innovative training programs, targeted to the audience. Excellent organizational, planning and project management skills including record keeping, data collection and system information. Exhibit high degree of initiative in managing multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, detail-oriented work environment. Dependable team player with high energy, creativity and vision who works collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team-oriented environment. Ability to exercise judgement, high level of confidentiality and diplomacy at all times. Computer proficient with strong understanding in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SharePoint and other various legal search engines and online research tools. Advanced proficiency in legal research techniques, online research, and legal research databases. Familiarity with document management and other KM software. Occasional travel may be required. Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with all applicable federal laws and their implementing regulations that require the collection and recording of certain data and information. The information we receive will not be used to make any decision regarding employment and will be kept separate from your application. Similarly, self-identification information is kept confidential and used only in accordance with applicable federal laws and regulations. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Norton Rose Fulbright is committed to providing reasonable accommodation as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation to complete your application, please contact us.hr@nortonrosefulbright.com. Please provide your contact information and a description of your accessibility issue. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. 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