Practice Innovation Attorney

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with attorney practice groups, clients, and cross-functional teams to identify high-value use cases and contribute to the design and deployment of innovative AI and technology solutions that enhance legal service delivery.
• Develop and implement customized AI workflows, tools, and playbooks tailored to the needs of legal teams, improving efficiency, consistency, and scalability of work processes.
• Lead engaging group and one-on-one training sessions and proactively identify skill gaps through user data and feedback.
• Equip attorneys and business professionals to confidently adopt and effectively use new technologies.
• Curate and maintain a centralized collection of resources, materials, and best practices to support continuous learning and the consistent use of approved legal technologies.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for the firm’s “AI as a Service” program, providing responsive, hands-on technical support and guidance to ensure seamless integration, strong user experience, and timely issue resolution.
• Identify opportunities for innovation by monitoring emerging legal technologies and evolving service delivery models, translating insights into actionable opportunities for pilot programs, improvements, and collaborative innovation.
• Create and distribute current awareness updates to keep attorneys and stakeholders informed of relevant legal, industry, and technology developments.
• Analyze data for alignment, leveraging usage data and stakeholder input to identify training and development opportunities, ensuring technology initiatives are aligned with practice group priorities and firm-wide objectives.
• Evaluate tools & resources, assisting in assessing information resources and technology tools to ensure alignment with the firm’s innovation strategy, operational needs, and compliance standards.
• Contribute to broader innovation projects and collaborate with international offices as needed, including flexibility to support work outside standard U.S. business hours.

Qualifications

• JD degree, with a preferred Master's degree in informatics/library science or a bachelor’s degree in computer science, data/information systems, engineering, or related field.
• At least 2 years of experience as a practicing attorney, legal researcher, or legal technologist in a legal environment.
• Proficiency with a variety of emerging and advanced legal technologies and research resources, particularly AI and automation solutions.
• Experience with developing and implementing technology solutions that improve efficiency.
• Fluency in legal technology and AI (including GenAI/LLMs and automation), with the ability to translate capabilities into practical use cases.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills, with experience delivering training and driving user adoption.
• A collaborative mindset, with the ability to partner across practice groups and business teams to deliver impactful solutions.
• Highly organized and adaptable, able to manage multiple priorities and use data to inform decisions and improve outcomes.
• A service-oriented approach with strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to responsive user support.
• A sound judgment and initiative, with the ability to work independently while contributing to team-based innovation efforts.