Innovation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Innovation Attorney for its Strategic Advisory and Government Enforcement unit in Washington, DC, with options for hybrid or fully remote work within the United States. The role involves enhancing legal service delivery through innovation in people, process, and technology, collaborating across various departments and practice groups.

Duties

• Lead projects to streamline legal service delivery using technology and best practices.
• Manage digitalization efforts, including automation and data strategy implementation.
• Integrate and promote legal technology, including generative AI, within the practice.
• Develop client-facing solutions to enhance collaboration and data sharing.
• Create and automate knowledge libraries and improve practice content utilization.
• Evaluate and improve legal service delivery through data analysis and trend monitoring.
• Educate legal professionals on technology and client solutions to enhance service delivery.
• Develop case studies and innovation materials for business development.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited institution and admission to practice in a US jurisdiction.
• Minimum of six years of experience in litigation, regulatory, transactional, or legislative policy in a large law firm.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex ideas clearly.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to handle diverse situations.
• Familiarity with legal technology and AI applications in legal services.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across organizational levels.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Willingness to travel as necessary.

Education

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited university or college.

Certifications

• Admission to practice in good standing in a US jurisdiction.

Skills

• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Project management and prioritization skills.
• Familiarity with legal technology and AI.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Mental well-being programs and family care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability and parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions and flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program and compensated time off through Flexible Time Off program.

This Silicon Valley firm offers a full-service practice which covers a number of areas, including: intellectual property, corporate, and labor & employment. The firm's intellectual property practice is both rapidly expanding and exceptionally solid; the firm's intellectual property attorneys have extensive experience in state, federal, and international litigation, as well as licensing, litigation avoidance and other matters across the complete spectrum of intellectual property issues. The atmosphere is collegial, but slightly more conservative than most Bay Area firms. Salaries are in line with other top Bay Area firms, and the firm provides a sizable bonus for all lawyers who bill at least 1,950 hours, with additional money based on three separate billable-hour levels above 1,950.