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Epiq

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sets the bar, and we

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• Job Description:

Job Summary

The Knowledge Management (KM) Consultant role will be an integral part of our market leading Knowledge Management and Data Strategy practice groups, leading development and management of our KM offerings and methodologies. Finally, the ideal candidate will have a detailed understanding of matter and client life cycles (and related workflows) within law firms, and knowledge of data and information governance leading practices.

This is a client-facing role, and successful employees will be comfortable interacting directly with client personnel at all levels.

Essential Job Responsibilities

·         Develop KM strategies and identify use cases in collaboration with law firm stakeholders.

·         Act as the primary contact for client representatives with regard to preparation for, and successful configuration of, KM systems.

·         Work with Advisory Practice Lead to develop and continuously improve the overall KM practice, its methodologies, and offerings.

·         Develop estimates and project work plans for KM projects and collaborate with designated project managers to ensure projects run according to schedule and costs.

·         Serve as subject matter expert and lead consultant on design and

implementation of KM solutions.

·         Build business cases (for law firms) for KM solutions and document multi-year roadmaps for implementation that identify dependencies and sequencing.

·         Design and implement classification schemas related to experiential data including definitions, data structures, and associated metadata.

·         Lead the successful implementation and extension of KM programs at firms.

·         Lead the configuration and management of client KM systems through the course of a project.

·         Advise on data analysis and mapping activities related to planning for integration of internal client data into KM systems to support client priorities.

·         Lead client discussions related to data architectures as they impact an KM Program. This includes offering expertise related to taxonomies and governance best practices.

·         Lead and manage data integration and import/export works to ensure content is transferred and validated.

·         Organize and lead UAT testing phases on client projects, including development of testing scripts or criteria, and obtain stakeholder signoff.

·         Develop release notes, contribute to end user communications, and assist with the development of governance models, procedures, and policies.

·         Advise clients with design and configuration of matter profiles and business processes supporting matter profiling, and preservation of system compatibility and consistency.

·         Develop productive and strong working relationships with KM solution/product providers to understand product roadmaps and remain abreast of all product updates and new features.

·         Drive overall client satisfaction through effective development and communication of client deliverables.

·         Effectively manage project resources (Fireman and/or client) to successfully execute work as documented in project forecasts and work schedules.

·         Take accountability for client satisfaction and quality and accuracy of project deliverables developed during the course of projects.

·         Maintain an up-to-date record with regard to the status of all projects being worked on.

·         Participate in regular meetings of the Knowledge Management practice and relevant project teams.

·         Liaise with other Fireman & Company personnel as necessary in course of duties. Regularly meet with KM solution/product representatives to conduct knowledge share sessions.

Qualifications

·         A background within (or consulting to) a professional services vertical is required; a law firm background is preferred.

·         A detailed understanding of leading KM vendors and solutions and their functionality, technical architectures, and product roadmaps. Relevant certifications are a plus.

·         A deep understanding of typical use cases for KM software for a variety of business departments within professional services firms, Marketing, BD, DE&I, and Pricing.

·         Experience managing multiple and simultaneous projects to successful completion and working with a range of project stakeholders including service providers.

·         Oral and written communication skills, with the ability to credibly contextualize messaging for both technical and non-technical audiences. The ability to adjust messaging based on the audience is critical.

·         Experience of database design and management, and data processing activities.

·         Experience with data profiling, root cause analysis and quality improvement techniques.

·         Basic understanding of the critical success criteria for experience management programs and solutions.

·         Ability to work in a team environment and flexible approach to working with various groups across the globe.

·         Competence to prioritize effectively, meet deadlines and accomplish assigned tasks with minimal supervision.

·         Familiarity with document management systems, new matter intake, and/or enterprise search platforms a plus.

·          Bachelor's Degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

·         Consulting experience preferred.

• About Fireman & Company:

Fireman & Company is a legal industry-focused management consulting firm. Our team members have decades of experience as leaders in the industry, working as attorneys, CIOs, CKOs, and experts in KM, LPM, process improvement, and pricing. We are trusted advisors to the world’s most innovative law firms and corporations, and our mission is to help our clients make substantial, distinctive, and lasting improvements in performance.

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We require all persons hired to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United Kingdom and to complete the required security checks as part of the offer process.

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The successful individual must be authorised to work in United Kingdom for any employer and must all be a current resident in United Kingdom.

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Your specific salary will be determined based on several factors:

Location-based market rate

 for the role

Your abilities

 in relation to the job specification

Performance

 during screening and interview

Pay parity

 with the wider team in the considered location

Further details about the package will be provided during the initial screening call with the Talent Acquisition Team.

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Epiq Leadership Compass

Fosters Relationships & Collaboration

Builds trust and alignment through open communication, shared goals, and strong partnerships to drive collective success.

• Build trust-based partnerships

• Nurture long-term relationships

• Remove collaboration barriers

• Celebrate cross-team success

Engages & Influences

Inspires action and alignment through clear communication, purposeful influence, and a compelling vision.

• Use storytelling to build buy-in

• Align communication with organizational goals

• Guild alignment through strong engagement

Maximizes Performance

Sets and reinforces performance standards that drive results, ensure accountability, and align with Epiq’s goals.

• Use data to identify improvement opportunities

• Make informed decisions

• Align team goals with boarder strategy

• Empower teams to manage their own goals

• Translate vision into clear priorities

• Prepare for disruptions with strong change management

Achieves Operational Success

Drives continuous improvement and operational excellence through smart processes, data insights, and quality execution.

• Improve workflows for team efficiency

• Use clear documentation and expectations

• Resolve issues quickly using data and feedback

It is Epiq’s policy to comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity laws by making all employment decisions without unlawful regard or consideration of any individual’s race, religion, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, transgender status, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, marital status, age, national origin, genetic information, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran or family status or any other basis protected by applicable national, federal, state, provincial or local law. Epiq’s policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on any of these impermissible bases, as well as any bases or grounds protected by applicable law in each jurisdiction. In addition Epiq will take affirmative action for minorities, women, covered veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. Epiq is pleased to provide such assistance and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.  Pursuant to relevant law, where applicable, Epiq will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.