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Knowledge Management and Innovation Attorney, Corporate – Boston, New YorkThe Corporate Knowledge Management and Innovation Attorney will work closely with Mintz's Corporate practice leadership and attorneys to create, update, and continuously manage the organization and delivery of knowledge assets and intellectual capital. This includes the preparation, updating, and storage and communication of changes related to precedents, forms, and processes within the Corporate practice to ensure information is high quality, up to date, available, and shared. This role will also support the Section's efforts in identifying, evaluating, piloting, implementing, and scaling up innovative technology and tools to enhance legal operations and client service delivery. This is a non-billable, full-time position.
Responsibilities: Stay abreast of best practices and new technologies related to knowledge management and apply that information to best serve Mintz's Corporate practice.
Maintain and facilitate knowledge management tools and portals, including Corporate practice policies and procedures, resource lists, and precedent databases.
Coordinate with Corporate attorneys to identify, draft, update, and maintain standard forms and templates, supplementary provisions, checklists, and other knowledge resources.
Participate in, and coordinate the peer review of, changes to documents, tools and transactional procedures as needed.
Team with Information Technology and Corporate attorneys to identify, prioritize, and integrate technological enhancements and other innovation opportunities (e.g. artificial intelligence-based solutions, document automation, and data analytics), shepherding projects from ideation through pilot, implementation, and adoption to foster the evolution of legal service delivery.
Facilitate Corporate thought leadership by collaborating on the production of client alerts and advisories, and maintaining a list of current topics for content within the corporate industry and transactional practice groups alongside Corporate practice leaders or their designees, including Business Development and Marketing.
Implement consistent and effective means of communicating the availability, latest updates and location of Corporate practice resources (e.g., form documents and market update resources).
Identify topics for substantive presentations to practice groups to discuss current practice issues and developments.
Analyze, question, and improve workflow processes to facilitate matter management, including through process maps and technology solutions.
Work with Mintz's Professional Development team to identify training needs and opportunities, and update materials as needed.
Assume additional responsibilities related to Knowledge Management, as requested.
This role requires 60% in office presence; remote work is permissible 40% of the time.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and J.D. degree required.
5+ years' experience in a large law firm working in a corporate practice setting, ideally including a focus in M&A, securities, and/or venture capital work.
Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in legal software and applications such as iManage and document automation platforms. Ability to quickly get up to speed and master new applications and software is critical.
Must have a "hands-on" approach and be willing to roll up one's sleeves to get the work done and an ability to support the attorneys so that they don't need to constantly "reinvent the wheel."
Experience integrating technology within a law firm, with the end user of the technology piece in mind.
Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to positively influence others.
Must be comfortable analyzing, working with, and presenting data.
Must be highly responsive, organized, and have strong project management skills, including the successful execution of plans, provision of relevant status updates to stakeholders, and delivery of results.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to gain the respect, trust, and confidence of the Firm's attorneys and administrative staff.
Deep personal commitment to integrity and the highest standard of ethics related to working with highly confidential information.
Excellent judgment.
Creative and proactive approach to problem solving.
Ability to function in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment, prioritize multiple projects daily, and adjust to shifting priorities.
Facilitate teamwork and identify opportunities to develop new processes and infrastructure.
Demonstrated ability to grasp and implement new concepts quickly.
Strong analytical abilities, resourcefulness, and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a proactive and positive style that fosters collaborative working relationships.
Outstanding sense of customer service with demonstrated ability to instill this in others.
The salary range for this position in NY is $195,000 to $225,000. This position is bonus eligible.Mintz offers a comprehensive benefits package. This job description is a general description of the types of responsibilities that are required of an individual in this job. It is not intended to be a complete list of the responsibilities, duties and skills that may be required for this job.
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