Knowledge Management & Innovation Attorney

Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations.

At Husch Blackwell we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation.  If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Knowledge Management & Innovation Attorney position. This position may be filled remotely, or in any of our locations.

The Knowledge Management & Innovation (KMI) Attorney is responsible for driving business transformation, streamlining operations, and applying new solutions to simplify business processes to deliver on strategic objectives and critical initiatives of the firm and KM Team. The focus of this position is to increase efficiencies and optimize client service delivery within the firm by identifying areas of creative solutions to solve complex business problems by leveraging organizational effectiveness, process alignment, transparency, and accountability.  The team is charged with working with PSC KM Teams.  This will include providing guidance and encouraging the adoption of firm enterprise solutions, working as a liaison between PSCs and the KM team facilitating communications to develop a mutual understanding of program needs, and when necessary seeking out and reviewing options to solve any number of issues, problems, or processes that need improvement.  The KMI Attorney will support HB KM efforts in Innovating and delivering solutions at the intersection of law and technology while paving the pathway for effective solutions for our clients.

The KMI Attorney requires a hands-on approach with the ability to contribute their experience and insights toward the success of the HB KM team. The KMI Attorney serves as a key liaison to functional leaders and their business units. This position facilitates planning, prioritization, change management, and reporting between groups to deliver successful outcomes. The role serves to bring cross-functional teams together to ensure project objectives are clearly defined and achieved while business operations and processes are continually refined - to enable successful sustainability and scalability.

The KMI Attorney is a member of the Knowledge Management Team and Information Technology group reporting to the Senior Director of Knowledge Management and Technology Innovation with the primary responsibility for driving innovative solutions.  The KMI Attorney will be a driving force for cross-departmental solutions by leading PSCs to adopt current and new solutions.  Essential job functions include:

Lead KMI Teams:

• Serve as Knowledge Management and Innovation liaison to all parts of the firm with a focus in our Practice Service Centers (PSCs).  Identifying opportunities for the KM team to improve outcomes related to technology, process, and business opportunities. 
• Lead PSCs as a thought leader and SME to innovate at the intersection of technology and law to propose and execute on critical projects.
• Identify and evaluate existing, new, and innovative tools and resources based on PSC needs.
• Participate in technology pilots and assessments.
• Capture feedback for larger KM Team to enable continuous improvement of KM solutions.
• Prototype and demonstrate technology solutions including the firms large suite of AI and document automation capabilities.

Support technology adoption efforts:

• Provide support on pilots, prototypes, and beta testing that validate and explore ideas to improve how HB conducts and improves its general business. 
• Promote positive organizational change and adoption by way of serving as a change agent to ensure successful engagement of teams and the deliverable of initiatives on time and on budget.
• Identify areas for employing, building, and driving improvements in internal and external communication, leveraging lessons learned and applying technology solutions to establish cutting edge practices.
• Leverage solutions and contribute to the business results as defined in Corporate Goals and support the implementation of innovative approaches in the day -to- day execution of technology driven applied innovation.
• Assist in business development efforts for the Practice, including thought leadership initiatives, client seminars and pitches, to elevate the awareness and value of the Practice and the firm’s KM program.
• Serve as a subject matter expert to connect people with relevant information, resources, work product and/or colleagues.
• Collaborate with staff and practice resources to evaluate and deploy innovative KM solutions to support the practice of Knowledge Management and Innovation.
• Share expertise, best practices, and standards to increase adoption of the firm’s knowledge assets and related tools.
• Assist in vetting projects and incoming ideas for strategic and tactical advantages for the Firm and Firm’s clients.  This would include the viability, return on investment, and when they are not worthy of Firm investment.
• Assure documenting, tracking, submission, approvals, planning, and execution of projects with the KM PM Team and associated processes.
• Monitor market trends, attend appropriate Firm meetings and external conferences, seminars, and training as approved and budgeted in the IT budget. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Prototyping Document Automation:

• Integration with Databases: Develop prototypes that integrate with existing databases to automate the generation of multiple documents in a batch process. This can save time and resources, allowing for more efficient handling of cases1.
• User-Friendly Interfaces: Create user-friendly interfaces for document automation tools, such as interview-style workflows that guide users through the process of generating documents by asking a series of questions1.
• Customization and Flexibility: Ensure that the automation tools are customizable and flexible to handle different types of documents and scenarios. For example, the automation should be able to adjust singular or plural nouns, verbs, and pronouns based on the number and type of parties involved1.
• Feedback Mechanism: Implement a feedback mechanism to capture user feedback and continuously improve the automation tools.

Demonstrating Technology:

• Live Demonstrations: Conduct live demonstrations of the automation tools to showcase their capabilities and benefits. This can help stakeholders understand the value of the technology and how it can improve efficiency.
• Pilot Programs: Run pilot programs to test the technology in real-world scenarios and gather data on its effectiveness. This can help identify any issues and make necessary adjustments before full-scale implementation.
• Training and Support: Provide training and support to users to ensure they are comfortable using the new technology. This can include creating training materials, conducting workshops, and offering ongoing support4.
• Success Stories: Share success stories and case studies that highlight the positive impact of the technology on business processes. This can help build confidence and encourage adoption among other teams.

POSITION-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• 4-year degree with major coursework in related field and J.D. required. 
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a practicing attorney preferred, or a minimum of 5 years demonstrable history of knowledge management and innovation experience in a professional services environment.
• Experience and familiarity of technology in legal settings is required.
• Demonstrable experience planning, leading, and implementing large scale projects is required.
• Demonstrable experience with the business planning process is required.
• Demonstrable experience developing innovative and entrepreneurial environments is required.
• Demonstrable experience with the technology strategy planning process is required.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations as necessary to allow an individual with a disability to apply for and/or perform the essential functions of a position.  Please reach out to our HR team to request an accommodation.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience. The exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. The expected compensation ranges for this position in various states and jurisdictions are as follows:

• State of California: $111,000 - $211,000
• State of Colorado: $102,000 - $182,000
• State of Illinois: $100,000 - $194,000
• Jersey City, NJ: $120,000 - $218,000
• State of Maryland: $107,000 - $163,000
• State of Massachusetts: $111,000 - $211,000
• State of Minnesota: $111,000 - $183,000
• State of New York: $103,000 - $223,000
• State of Washington: $107,000 - $204,000
• Washington, D.C.: $143,000 - $210,000

The above salaries do not include a discretionary bonus, however bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed, and are dependent upon individual and firm performance. Full-time employees receive benefits including: medical and dental coverage; life insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; pre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses; an employee assistance program; Paid Time Off; paid holidays; participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements; and more.

Please include a cover letter and resume when applying.

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet. Principal Applicants Only.

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