Senior Knowledge Lawyer - US

Kennedys

$135K — $160K *
Miami, FL 33186In-Person
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Qualified attorney with 7-10+ years of post-qualification experience in private practice
  • Experience as a Knowledge Lawyer or similar, or a strong desire to enter the knowledge and innovation field
  • Preferred expertise in insurance law and litigation, though not essential
  • Strong understanding of knowledge management and its role in enhancing legal team performance
  • Ability to translate business needs into effective knowledge solutions

Responsibilities

  • Lead the creation and enhancement of legal documents, templates, and core resources
  • Design and implement impactful training programs for attorneys and clients
  • Work with partners and client teams to customize legal training and content solutions
  • Coordinate knowledge initiatives in line with practice group and firm goals
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to legal teams on scalable knowledge solutions
  • Promote the use of legal tech, particularly AI tools, to improve efficiency in legal services
  • Partner with Business Development, IT, and Risk & Compliance on firmwide strategic projects

Benefits

  • Hybrid working model with options to work from Miami, New York, or New Jersey
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning
  • Engagement in strategic initiatives at a firmwide level
  • Collaboration across various departments enhancing interdisciplinary skills
  • Involvement in cutting-edge legal technology and innovation programs
Full Job Description
Role can be based out of Miami, New York, or New Jersey offices. The position is hybrid.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the development and continuous improvement of model and template documents, checklists, prompt libraries and core knowledge resources
  • Design and deliver high-impact legal training programmes for attorneys and clients
  • Work closely with partners and client teams to develop tailored legal training and content solutions
  • Lead and coordinate knowledge initiatives aligned with practice group priorities and firm strategy
  • Act as a trusted adviser to legal teams, translating business needs into practical, scalable knowledge solutions
  • Drive adoption of legal technology, including AI tools, to enhance legal delivery and efficiency
  • Collaborate with Business Development, IT and Risk & Compliance on strategic, firmwide initiatives

Experience and Skills
  • A qualified attorney with significant post-qualification experience (typically 7-10+ years), gained in private practice
  • Experience as a Knowledge Lawyer or equivalent role, or a strong interest in transitioning into a knowledge and innovation role
  • Expertise in insurance law and litigation is preferred, but not required
  • Strong understanding of how knowledge, training and innovation support high-performing legal teams and clients


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