Innovation Attorney - E & I and Finance

A law firm is seeking an Innovation Attorney - E & I and Finance for its Irvine office. The candidate will support the firm's innovation efforts to enhance the delivery of legal services through the integration of people, process, and technology, with a specific focus on the E&I and Finance business units. They will collaborate closely with the Global Head of Practice Innovation and other members and leaders within these units.

Duties:

• Develop and enhance the use of practice content to streamline legal service delivery, including automating precedent libraries and coordinating the creation of new precedents.
• Coordinate the organization and maintenance of deal documents and libraries.
• Identify relevant practice content, including third-party resources and forms, and integrate them into practice workflows.
• Lead projects to develop and improve client-facing solutions, such as client/deal intake and scoping processes.
• Support projects to streamline and improve legal service delivery, including the firm's data strategy and digitalization efforts.
• Oversee the development and delivery of training curriculum and knowledge sharing initiatives.
• Lead projects to integrate AI, including generative AI, into legal practice to automate workflows and documents.
• Regularly evaluate the efficient delivery of legal services and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Educate legal professionals on practice content, client-facing solutions, technology, and other initiatives to enhance legal services.
• Communicate and consult with administrators, lawyers, paralegals, and staff on various legal service initiatives and projects.
• Develop case studies for marketing and business development purposes and maintain portal pages and other resources for the business unit.

Requirements:

• Juris doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited university or college and admission to practice in good standing in a US jurisdiction.
• 4+ years of experience as an E&I attorney in a large law firm.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex ideas in layman’s terms.
• Familiarity with best practices and technology for managing workflows, documents, and communications.
• Understanding of knowledge management, practice management, and efficiency principles.
• Enthusiasm for legal technology, including AI and generative AI.
• Excellent analytical, project management, prioritization, and organization skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with a positive outlook.

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.
• Familiarity with legal technology and best practices.
• Strong analytical, project management, and organization skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurances.
• Robust mental well-being benefits.
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Health savings account (with applicable medical plan) and flexible spending accounts.
• Long-term care insurance and a 401K program.
• Flexible Time Off program, generous Parental leave benefits, 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.