Knowledge Management Attorney

Focused on labor and employment law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 1000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged, stable and diverse, and share our clients' goals to emphasize inclusivity and respect for the contribution of every employee.

The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”. 

The Firm’s Practice and Innovation Department is seeking a Knowledge Management Attorney (KM Attorney) to support the needs of the firm’s industry groups, other employment law related industry groups and firmwide KM projects.

This position reports to the Senior Director of Practice & Innovation and to Industry Group Leaders (as assigned). The KM Attorney is an integral member of the firm, though not in a traditional billing attorney role. KM Attorney responsibilities include:

• Determine the KM goals for assigned industry groups and establish and implement a plan to meet those objectives and to review and assess frequently through feedback.
• Monitor and communicate recent developments relevant to the industry group’s work and areas of focus.
• Assist industry groups and Firm with writing, publishing, and preparation of presentations, speeches, PowerPoints, articles, blogs, and webinars.
• Maintain content of the industry group’s intranet page and public website, ensuring that it is readily accessible, current, and accurate. Build and maintain a content library, to include model documents, forms, precedents, industry checklists, and related resources; work with appropriate teams to develop efficient means for replicating documents through available technology, such as document assembly and automation. 
• Develop internal training programs and materials to foster top-quality lawyering by all members of the industry group; help with Attorney and Paralegal orientation and training, coordinate with Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Specialists and Professional Development staff. 
• Maintain a strong understanding of industry group members’ experience and subject matter expertise to assist industry group leaders with ensuring matters are handled in the appropriate locations by lawyers best suited to handle the matter.
• Assist industry group leaders with regular attorney meetings to ensure that all members of the group are fully engaged and motivated, updated legal knowledge is disseminated among the attorneys within the group, and that the work of the group is accomplished.
• Work with the group leaders and Marketing and Business Development to develop external marketing programs to be used throughout the country to highlight the industry group’s substantive areas and develop new business.
• Assist industry group leaders with key business development efforts, including, but not limited to, assistance with request for proposal (RFP) responses, pitch presentations, liaison with finance and IT, writing and organizing industry group members’ articles and blogs posts, engaging on social media, preparing marketing presentations, webinars, and responses to media outlets.
• Work directly with pitch teams to convey an understanding of the value of the industry group to clients or potential clients; assist in providing data and responding to proposal requests, preparing for pitch meetings; coordinating with the group’s Business Development Manager and the proposal team.
• Work directly with the Marketing and Business Development department to develop external facing documents regarding the industry group’s capabilities and experience.
• Assist with managing legal research projects and consult regarding substantive client matters.
• Assist in identifying and testing technology and innovation tools and products for internal and external use.
• Provide additional information and assistance to advance the interests of the industry group and its members.
• Assist with development of and progress of industry group initiatives and other special projects.
• Work with Practice and Industry Group Coordinators (PIGC) and delegate industry group related administrative work to PIGCs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications include: Minimum of three to eight years’ experience engaged in employment law preferred. Also necessary are excellent writing and communication skills; passion for knowledge-sharing, organizational skills, proficiency with technology and an aptitude for innovation, efficiency, and excellence in legal work; initiative and ability to work independently.

This position can be in any Jackson Lewis location.

Jackson Lewis understands that embracing our differences makes us a stronger, better firm. We appreciate the importance of having a workforce that reflects the various communities in which we work. We strive to create an inclusive environment where diverse employees want to work and where they can flourish professionally. In furtherance of our culture, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.​

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For Colorado, the expected salary range for this position is between 
$135,000 and $145,000. This position is also eligible for 
annual bonuses. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. 
Jackson Lewis offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account
• Firm-paid holidays, vacation and sick time
• Employee assistance program and other firm benefits
The application deadline for this position is July 30, 2025.

For Illinois, the expected salary range for this position is between $135,000 and 
$145,000. This position is also eligible for annual bonuses. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. 

For New York, the expected salary range for this position is between $135,000 and $145,000. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law

Jackson Lewis understands that embracing our differences makes us a stronger, better firm. We appreciate the importance of having a workforce that reflects the various communities in which we work, and we strive to create an inclusive environment where diverse employees want to work and where they can flourish professionally. In furtherance of our culture, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.​​​​​