Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is seeking a Knowledge Management Systems Advisor to join our dynamic team in New York, Washington D.C., Boston, or Chicago. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

About Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.

About the role
As a Knowledge Management Systems Advisor, you will be responsible for providing advice, guidance, and support in relation to the analysis, implementation, and development of the firm’s knowledge management systems and the knowledge management program generally. Other key responsibilities include:

• Analyzing knowledge capture and knowledge sharing requirements and providing strategic recommendations as to the implementation and development of the knowledge management program, in consultation with the various practice groups (including those with and without a dedicated KM lawyer or counsel)
• Developing and documenting knowledge plans to support the behaviors, processes, people, investment, content, and systems for knowledge capture and knowledge sharing in the given product area, practice, or office
• Liaising with Technology as to the configuration and implementation of knowledge management databases and other tools, eliciting requirements from the given practice or office and working with Technology to ensure timely delivery
• Assisting attorneys and KM colleagues to implement efficient and effective knowledge capture and knowledge sharing initiatives and to take advantage of resources and best practice that is available to them outside their local context
• Training attorneys and KM colleagues as to the use, scope, and availability of the firm’s knowledge management resources
• Assisting with and delivering knowledge skills training for attorneys and KM colleagues including use of the knowledge management databases and best practices relating to the creation of standard forms and guidance resources, capturing and organization of precedent and work product, and the production of current awareness
• Staying abreast of market trends and emerging systems and services, working collaboratively with the Emerging Technology team to identify, assess, and review new tools and technologies in support of the firm’s knowledge management objectives
• Providing ad-hoc support on initiatives and projects managed centrally
• Promoting effective work practices, working as a team member, and showing respect for co-workers

About you
We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Possess extensive knowledge of legal documents and legal practice
• Display the ability to communicate to attorneys and other firm colleagues about available resources and promote a culture of knowledge sharing and use of KM
• Have advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of programs, including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint

And have:

• A Bachelor’s degree
• A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant knowledge management consultancy and/or legal business or data analytics experience within a leading international law firm or large professional services firm

Compensation & Benefits
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also receive a generous and competitive total compensation package. The salary range for this role is $160,000 - $180,000 and represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and location. Discretionary bonuses may be awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance — and profit-sharing partnership contributions to 401(k) accounts may be given based on firm performance.

Latham's comprehensive and best-in-class benefits support employees through every stage of life:

• Healthcare, dental, and vision plans
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Generous 401(k) plan and firm-paid basic life and disability insurance
• Extensive resources for parents and caregivers
• Family building and fertility resources
• And much more!

In addition, employees receive:

• At least 11 paid holidays per year and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Ongoing professional development and career support, including bespoke training and leadership development programs, firm-paid access to LinkedIn Learning courses, and career coaching.
• Peer networking, mentoring, and professional support through our eight global staff affinity groups.

Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

Latham & Watkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity, equal opportunity, pro bono work and sustainability enables Latham & Watkins to draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are.

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