Knowledge Lawyer – Litigation, Arbitration & Employment Practice Group
Apply locations: Washington DC
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago
Job requisition id: R257140
Hogan Lovells is one of the leading global law firms. Our distinctive market position is founded on our exceptional breadth of practice, on deep industry knowledge, and on our 'one team' global approach. Hogan Lovells has around 2,500 lawyers on six continents. With a presence in the world's major financial and commercial markets, we provide first-class, business-oriented advice to our clients locally and internationally. Our people are the key to our success, which is why we seek to recruit and retain the most talented individuals in all regions of our global practice.
Knowledge plays a vital role at Hogan Lovells. The strategic purpose of the Knowledge Management team is to ensure that all those involved in delivering legal advice to clients have access to the knowledge and information they require to deliver a technically excellent, efficient service; to devise new and innovative ways of sharing that knowledge with clients as part of client relationship management; to input knowledge into the firm’s continuous process improvement initiatives around legal service delivery; and to ensure that the firm is harnessing new technology to support those objectives.
Reporting
Direct line reporting is to the Litigation, Arbitration & Employment Practice Group leadership and a dotted line into the Regional Head of Knowledge.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
1. Knowledge Strategy:
o Lead the development, implementation and communication of the knowledge strategy for the group, working closely with the practice group and Regional Head of Knowledge to ensure progress as against those strategic priorities.
o Identify and drive efficiencies within the group's practice of law, e.g., explore and pilot relevant legal technology/AI products and assist with legal process improvement to improve the group's ability to service its clients efficiently and in a cost-effective manner.
o Be a visible and active driver of a "knowledge-first" culture within the group and promote the sharing and dissemination of know-how within the team.
o Represent the US Litigation, Arbitration & Employment Practice Group in global, firm-wide knowledge projects and initiatives as required.
2. Legal Knowledge:
o Lead the collection, drafting, maintenance, automation and updating of the group's knowledge, driving, specifically, the development of a comprehensive, best-in-class library of model documents across the US litigation practice.
o Strengthen pathways to collect and curate the group’s highest-value legal knowledge, ensuring that the group’s knowledge repositories surface consistent, relevant, high-quality starting points for all lawyers.
o Develop training materials for internal and external clients, by drafting, delivering and capturing training on different substantive areas of litigation, arbitration and employment.
3. Current Awareness and Thought Leadership:
o Identify, draft and coordinate the development of high-value thought leadership publications.
o Identify key legal developments and “hot topics” that provide an opportunity to showcase the firm’s experience and insight via preparation of client alerts, webinars, seminars, slide decks, article submissions, opportunities to pitch to the press and other client-facing collateral; provide the legal research and legal technical content needed to produce such products.
o Research, monitor, analyze and report to the group on legal, market and industry developments and trends, considering how they will affect the group's practice and its clients.
o Assist with the group’s efforts to find innovative ways of using its knowledge to add value to key client relationships by providing timely material to facilitate frequent interactions with clients.
o Help the group to develop new legal products, identify possible new services and innovative and efficient ways of working.
4. Relationship Building:
o Lawyers
+ Develop relationships with lawyers who have experience relevant to the group and facilitate the sharing of quality knowledge and experience.
+ Respond to queries from lawyers and track queries to identify knowledge and training needs.
+ Introduce lawyers joining the group to the group's knowledge resources.
o Firm-wide Community
+ Coordinate with other Knowledge Lawyers supporting the group and with Knowledge Lawyers supporting other practice/industry sector groups, sharing knowledge and best practices and encouraging the alignment of the group’s knowledge plans with those of other groups.
+ Participate in knowledge community initiatives.
+ Follow and encourage global practices and standards.
+ Help to establish a knowledge sharing culture within the firm and the group.
+ Develop and promote the firm’s knowledge systems and processes within the group and liaise with lawyers to gather feedback.
+ Collaborate with the business services’ departments, including Marketing & Business Development, Learning & Development, Research Services and IT.
o Client-facing work
+ Collaborate with Partners, Marketing & Business Development and PR to identify opportunities to generate business from new and existing clients through articles, briefing notes, client events, knowledge products.
+ Provide direct support to clients in respect of knowledge management issues and/or value-add services.
Experience Required
* Candidates must have at least 5-7 years of practice experience in litigation at a law firm or equivalent experience.
* Candidates must have a J.D. with strong academic credentials from an ABA-accredited law school and be admitted to the D.C. Bar or bar of any state in which we have an office. We expect the Knowledge Lawyer to work 40 hours per week, some of which could be working remotely, but he or she should have the flexibility to work additional hours as needed.
Technical and Personal Skills
* Works to a high standard, showing sound judgment and attention to detail.
* Effectively prioritizes and manages own time.
* Highly developed organizational ability.
* Dynamic, self-starter, energetic and enthusiastic.
* Takes ownership of projects and tasks and progresses them independently.
* Willingness to travel to key meetings.
* Able to work under pressure and remain focused.
* Leverages available resources.
* Interested in the law, knowledge and the use of legal technology in effective knowledge sharing.
Communication
* Responds promptly to requests for assistance or information.
* Able to communicate and present (written and verbal) effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
* Builds credibility and strong relationships with colleagues.
Group work
* Works effectively within a large organizational structure.
* Contributes to discussion and accepts the consensus.
* Understands and promotes connections between other practice/industry sector groups, Marketing & Business Development, Learning & Development, Research Services, IT and other business services’ departments.
A resume or CV is a must for our application system. We also encourage you to include a cover letter to tell us why you are interested in this position and a law school transcript (or the equivalent).
The annualized salary range for this position is $220,000+ based on the candidate’s overall experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. This position may be eligible for a discretionary or an hours-based bonus. In addition, full-time employees as well as some part-time employees will be eligible for the firm’s fringe benefits as they currently exist.
To apply, please complete the online application, attaching a resume and law school transcript.
We are not accepting search firm submissions.
This job description sets forth the responsibilities of this position and may be changed from time to time as shall be determined.
Hogan Lovells is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or other factors protected by law.
Hogan Lovells complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Benefits Department at LeaveofAbsence_US@hoganlovells.com.
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