Knowledge & Innovation Attorney - Litigation

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. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Specific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Knowledge Management Resources 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; and Conducting matter debriefs with attorneys to support precedent collection and analysis. Training and Support 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; and Developing and delivering training to attorneys and staff on KM tools, resources, and best practices. Technology and Innovation 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;