Knowledge & Innovation Attorney - Litigation

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP•New York, NY

1d•$250,000 - $350,000

About The Position

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP (including its associated entities) is an elite global law firm with world-class practices across the board. Clients know they can rely on Davis Polk for their most challenging legal and business matters. From offices in the world's key financial centers and political capitals, our more than 1,000 lawyers collaborate seamlessly to deliver exceptional service, sophisticated advice and creative, practical solutions. Visit davispolk.com. Position Summary The Knowledge & Innovation Attorney – Litigation will support the Litigation department with its knowledge management, technology, and innovation needs. The role includes developing, collecting, and maintaining core practice materials, as well as “know-how” (e.g., trainings, precedents, and guidance); sharing materials and know-how across the department; identifying practice inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement through the expanded use of KM and technology; and supporting substantive training initiatives. The KM&I Attorney will also support the department’s evaluation of AI tools by identifying practical use cases, developing prompt libraries, and advancing pilot initiatives to enhance innovation in litigation workflows.

Requirements

Superior organizational and project management skills
Strong time-management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks quickly and efficiently
Detail-oriented, organized, and driven, with a desire to take ownership of projects and responsibilities, while also working collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
Ability to propose creative solutions to challenging problems and to iterate thoughtfully and persistently until effective solutions are identified
Ability to maintain the utmost discretion with confidential information
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work confidently and collaboratively with individuals at all levels of the organization
Ability to establish rapport and build relationships and credibility with internal stakeholders
Ability to maintain professional composure in high-pressure situations and a fast-paced, multi-authority environment
Highly motivated, responsive, and conscientious, with a commitment to delivering excellent client service
Availability during standard office hours, with the ability to respond promptly to emails outside of standard office hours and on weekends, as needed
Familiarity with Excel, with the ability to create and deliver PowerPoint presentations
JD degree is required
The ideal candidate will have significant experience as a practicing litigator (5–7 years of practice) and an aptitude for technology, particularly in organizing large information sets and making them accessible to litigators, as well as an understanding of the increasing use of generative artificial intelligence (“AI”) in the profession
Experience collaborating with partners in a large law firm setting is expected

Responsibilities

Creating, updating, and managing training materials, guidance, and other knowledge resources relevant to the practice and professional best practices
Identifying, maintaining, and curating collections of precedent documents
Conducting matter debriefs with attorneys to support precedent collection and analysis.
Collaborating with practice leadership and Professional Development to identify practice-related training needs and develop appropriate training resources
Guiding attorneys in identifying and utilizing internal and external training resources
Developing and delivering training to attorneys and staff on KM tools, resources, and best practices.
Developing expertise and staying informed on evolving technologies and KM systems relevant to the practice, including AI-driven applications, and collaborating with the KM team on projects within the firm
Partnering with the KM team to support and scale pilot initiatives, including gathering feedback, tracking outcomes, and iterating on solutions
Assisting with the evaluation of generative AI capabilities, including developing, testing, and refining generative AI prompts tailored to specific legal tasks, and ensuring alignment with the practice’s needs and firm best practices
Serving as a subject matter resource on AI, providing guidance and support on the effective, ethical, and secure use of AI tools within the practice
Soliciting feedback from attorneys on the use of KM systems and technology in their practices, and leveraging attorney engagement to assess and adopt technology into their work
Documenting best practices and lessons learned to facilitate the evaluation and adoption of KM systems and technologies, including AI systems
Assessing gaps in the practice’s KM systems and knowledge-sharing processes, and developing and implementing plans to address those gaps
Developing workflows that leverage the practice’s resources and technologies to promote efficiency in common matter types.