Innovation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Innovation Attorney for its Strategic Advisory and Government Enforcement unit in Irvine, CA, with options for hybrid or fully remote work. The role focuses on enhancing legal service delivery through people, process, and technology, collaborating across various departments and practice groups.

Duties

• Lead projects to streamline legal service delivery and improve efficiency.
• Develop best practices for resource allocation, including people, process, and technology.
• Drive digitalization efforts, including automation and data management.
• Integrate technology, such as generative AI, into legal practices.
• Design client-facing solutions to share data and insights.
• Create and automate knowledge and precedent libraries.
• Evaluate and improve legal service delivery through data analysis and trend monitoring.
• Educate legal professionals on technology and client solutions.
• Develop case studies and innovation materials for business development.

Requirements

• Minimum of six years of experience as a litigation, regulatory, transactional, or legislative policy attorney in a large law firm.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization.
• Familiarity with legal technology and AI applications.
• Strong analytical, project management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Availability 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

• Project management and prioritization.
• Knowledge management and efficiency improvement.
• Problem-solving and innovation.
• Public relations and diplomacy.

Benefits

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

This firm takes a cross-discipline approach to legal practice; attorneys develop their careers to their fullest potential in a work environment dedicated to collaboration and client solutions. These attorneys then implement their skills and experience to foster long-term client relationships, advising clients on a broad array of legal issues.