Innovation and Technology Solutions Attorney

A law firm in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking an Innovation and Technology Solutions Attorney to serve as a connection point between the firm's lawyers, clients, and the Technology & Information Services Department. The role involves ensuring that the firm's technology systems, tools, and services effectively meet the needs of practicing attorneys and clients while providing updates and analysis of new technologies and industry trends to firm management and practice group leadership.

Duties:

• Act as a liaison between the firm's lawyers, clients, and the Technology & Information Services Department to ensure effective technology systems and services utilization.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and innovative offerings, both legal and non-legal, to ensure a state-of-the-art technology platform is available and fully exploited by the firm's lawyers.
• Collaborate with practice group leadership and support staff to understand technology needs and develop strategies for improving efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to leverage existing and emerging technologies into specific practices and coordinate pilot and proof of concept programs.
• Make recommendations for strategically deploying technology-related policies, software tools, and other technology-assisted solutions.
• Foster strong relationships with third-party vendors and industry organizations to stay informed about new products and services.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience as a practicing lawyer in a law firm or in a legal operations role.
• JD degree or equivalent, with admission to the California State Bar.
• Experience in a technology role, preferably.
• Completion of an intensive software development/coding boot camp, preferably.
• Knowledge and experience with scripting languages such as Python or JavaScript.
• Proficiency in front-end technologies like HTML/CSS.
• Familiarity with database languages such as SQL.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree or equivalent.

Certifications:

• Admission to the California State Bar.

Skills:

• Advanced technology or technology-adjacent skills include coding, product management, and process optimization.
• Ability to innovate processes, products, or services, with examples of past initiatives.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with legaltech and general technology usage.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate software objectively.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Dedication to continuous learning and staying updated on industry trends.

This very prestigious Los Angeles firm has offices throughout the U.S. and the world. Their mega-power clients include top national and international corporations. The firm has a unique culture and produces very self-confident, easy-going, polished attorneys. This firm has a lot of power in Los Angeles and embraces attorneys from a variety of backgrounds in a very encouraging way. Additionally, the compensation at this firm is truly first-rate. New attorneys are encouraged to partake in the mentoring program and training opportunities. The firm has a very good management structure which appears to make partnership and advancement decisions for its associates in a very even-handed and fair manner.