Practice Innovation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Practice Innovation Attorney in Menlo Park, CA. This role focuses on integrating Artificial Intelligence and innovative technologies into legal practices, enhancing productivity and client outcomes. The attorney will conduct pilot tests, promote firm-wide adoption of new tools, and provide research support through the firm's AI services.

Duties

• Collaborate with practice groups and clients to develop and deploy technology solutions.
• Conduct training sessions on legal technologies and AI solutions.
• Curate resources and best practices for technology use.
• Provide research support through AI services and traditional methods.
• Monitor legal technology trends for innovation opportunities.
• Create alerts for legal or industry topics.
• Identify training opportunities aligned with practice goals.
• Develop and present training sessions internationally.
• Review and analyze information resource contracts.
• Support additional projects as assigned.

Requirements

• JD degree required; Master's in Library Science preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a corporate or litigation attorney or legal researcher.
• Experience with legal technologies, particularly AI and automation.
• Strong technology skills and interest in innovation.
• Ability to work under time constraints in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills with attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Service-oriented with problem-solving abilities.
• Collaborative with a focus on knowledge sharing.
• Comfortable with continuous learning and change.

Education

• JD degree required.
• Master's Degree in Library Science preferred.

Certifications

• No specific certifications required.

Skills

• Strong command of technology and innovation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Problem-solving and service-oriented mindset.
• Collaborative and team-focused.

Benefits

• Excellent salary and benefits package.

The mid-sized Silicon Valley office of this multi-national firm (one of the most respected firms in the country) splits its business group into four basic practice areas: corporate, labor and employment, litigation and intellectual property/technology. Despite the firm's structure, associates frequently specialize in a number of distinctive areas such as white collar criminal defense, international litigation and arbitration, health care, financing and complex security offerings for emerging growth companies. Associates receive some of the best training and mentoring available on the west coast, in a collegial setting with a business casual dress code complementing the informal working style. The firm is dedicated to pro bono work and treats pro bono hours as billable. Salaries and bonus are market.