Knowledge & Innovation Specialist

TRU Staffing, Inc.
Chicago, IL
TRU is representing an innovative law firm with a reputation for forward-thinking legal practices, seeking a Knowledge & Process Specialist to join their Knowledge & Innovation team. This dynamic role blends legal tech and process management, supporting firmwide efficiency initiatives through tools like SharePoint, Litera, Power Automate, and Power BI. The ideal candidate is a collaborative self-starter who thrives in agile environments, brings a deep understanding of legal processes, and is excited to manage and optimize tools such as Litera Foundation and the firm’s intranet. This is a highly visible position working under the Office of the CIO, interfacing across departments to enhance internal knowledge systems and support legal tech adoption. This position is based in Chicago and will be in office on a hybrid basis.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage Knowledge Processes: Ensures the existing knowledge systems are operating effectively and efficiently; performs regular audits and updates as necessary
  • Enhance Knowledge Processes: Identifies areas within the current knowledge processes that can be optimized; implements changes and improvements to enhance productivity and knowledge sharing
  • Govern Legal Tech Tools: Maintains, manages and enhances tools like Litera Desktop and Litera Foundation/Insights; acts as the main point person for the firm, and the subject matter expert
  • Utilize Generative AI Tools: Leverages tools such as Copilot, Cocounsel, to streamline and automate various knowledge management tasks
  • Support Adoption Team: Collaborates with the adoption team to review and analyze metrics related to tool and process adoption; develops strategies and initiatives to increase adoption rates firm wide
  • Manage Usage: Monitors the usage of legal tech tools and systems to ensure they are being used to their full potential
  • Manage Usage Monitoring: Utilizes PowerBi to create and manage dashboards and key metrics to align with business initiatives
  • Manage Automated Processes: Manages process workflows built in Power Automate to continue enhancing processes
  • Manage Firm Intranet/Extranets via SharePoint: Leads the management and maintenance of the firm's intranet and extranets to ensure they are up-to-date, user-friendly, and effectively support knowledge sharing and collaboration
  • Vendor Relationships: Serves as the primary point of contact for vendor partners
  • External Partnerships: Develops and maintains relationships with external partners and implementation consultants for current processes
Essential Qualifications:
  • Education: Proven experience in managing knowledge processes within a law firm; familiarity with legal practices and procedures; Bachelor’s degree in law, or a related field or JD is a plus
  • Experience: Some experience in knowledge management, legal technology, or a related field
  • Technical Proficiency: Expertise in legal tech tools such as Copilot, CoCounsel, Litera Desktop, and Litera Foundation; knowledge of SharePoint, Power Apps, PowerBi or Power Automate is a plus; those who are not already skilled in these areas will be expected to learn and become a subject matter expert
  • Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills with the ability to review metrics and identify trends and opportunities for improvement
  • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with various teams, stakeholders and external partners
  • Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously; strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Relationship Management: Proven ability to manage and maintain productive relationships with vendors and external partners
  • Innovation: A proactive and innovative mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and staying up to date with the latest legal tech trends
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Posted 2025-08-06

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