Job Title: Knowledge & Innovation Specialist

Location: New York, NY 10019

Salary/Payrate: $95K-$115K annually, bonus and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment: Hybrid (#1 of days WFH)

Term: Permanent / Fulltime

Bachelor’s degree required: Yes  

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $1,000 should the person you refer gets hired

Job Description:

Our client, an AMLaw 50 firm, is looking to add a Knowledge & Innovation Specialist to their team in New York City. This is a full time, direct hire role paying an annual salary of $95K to $115K plus a performance-based bonus and excellent benefits package. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and will allow for remote work one day a week.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Knowledge Management:

• Own and manage internal corporate and transactional databases, libraries, portals, and resource centers, ensuring accuracy, usability, alignment with practice group needs and advances in technology.
• Integrate AI tools to enable smarter benchmarking, document libraries, and data-driven insights
• Create and keep up to date training programs and process guides that standardize workflows and promote continuous learning.

Project Management:

• Implement structured processes for database and resource center maintenance, including audits, updates, and enhancements.
• Coordinate work with K&I Assistants and interns to prioritize tasks and maintain quality standards.
• Collaborate across teams and functions to keep K&I initiatives on track.

Innovation & AI Integration:

• Promote AI integration.
• Identify opportunities for automation and innovation.
• Support the evaluation and implementation of AI tools and other technology solutions.
• Contribute to innovation initiatives that enhance lawyer productivity and client service delivery.

Additional Responsibilities:.

• Complete other projects as assigned.
• Create dashboards and reports to transform raw firm data into actionable insights.
• Contribute to communication and change management efforts to drive awareness and engagement with new resources and technologies.

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience:

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited university or college.
• At least 2 years of professional experience in a knowledge management, innovation, or legal technology role.
• Law firm experience, particularly in a corporate or transactional practice environment, strongly preferred.
• Experience with data analytics, reporting or data architecture in a professional services context is a plus.

Competencies:

• Project Management Skills: Strong organizational capabilities with demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives, coordinate across teams, and meet deadlines.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts in user-friendly terms. Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships with lawyers, business professionals, and technology vendors.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Abilities: Demonstrated problem-solving skills with ability to troubleshoot issues, analyze data, and develop process improvements. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Collaboration & Mentorship: Ability to guide, train, and mentor junior team members. Experience fostering collaborative team environments.
• Attention to Detail: Highly developed organizational skills, sound judgment, and attention to detail in managing knowledge assets and databases.
• Change Management: Experience supporting change initiatives (e.g., new tools, new processes, or policy changes), including stakeholder engagement, communications, and feedback gathering.
• Self-Starter: Proactive approach with strong sense of urgency and professional dedication. Ability to work independently while seeking guidance on complex matters when appropriate.
• Adaptability: Flexibility in fast-paced environments requiring responsiveness to changing priorities.
• Legal Technology Proficiency: High level of comfort with technology and curiosity about legal tech and emerging tools. Interest and understanding of current technologies including AI, workflow automation, and legal-specific applications preferred. Ability to quickly learn new systems and explain their value in plain language.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Excel. `Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI), collaboration technologies, and database management systems preferred.