Innovation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Innovation Attorney for its Strategic Advisory and Government Enforcement unit in San Francisco, CA, with options for remote work across the U.S. The role focuses on enhancing legal service delivery through people, process, and technology, collaborating with various teams and reporting to the Managing Director of Practice Innovation.

Duties

• Lead projects to streamline legal service delivery using technology and best practices.
• Manage digitalization efforts, including automation and data strategy support.
• 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.
• Educate legal professionals on technology and client solutions to improve services.
• Maintain case studies and innovation materials for business development.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) and admission to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of four years of experience in litigation, regulatory, transactional, or legislative policy.
• Strong communication skills for presenting 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.

Education

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited institution.

Certifications

• Admission to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction.

Skills

• Analytical and project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.

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 flexible time off.

This preeminent San Francisco firm offers a full-service practice which covers a number of areas, including: Litigation, Corporate, Tax, Environmental, Labor & Employment, and Real Estate. Many of the firm's top clients are investment banks, but, in recent years, the firm has expanded its intellectual property litigation practice. 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 $10,000 bonus for all lawyers who bill at least 1,950 hours, with additional money based on three separate billable-hour levels above 1,950.