Innovation Attorney, Litigation and Intellectual Property

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Innovation Attorney for its Litigation and Intellectual Property units in Seattle, WA, with consideration for remote locations across the U.S. The role supports the firm's innovation efforts to enhance legal service delivery through people, process, and technology. The position collaborates across various offices and departments, reporting to the Managing Director of Practice Innovation.

Duties

• Lead projects to streamline legal service delivery and improve efficiency.
• Coordinate technology integration, including generative AI, into legal practices.
• Serve as a resource for practice resource questions and technology adoption.
• Support large litigation teams with matter management and workflow design.
• Develop client-facing solutions and improve practice content utilization.
• Educate legal professionals on firm resources and technology initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum of six years of experience as a litigation or IP attorney in a large law firm.
• Superior communication skills with the ability to present complex ideas clearly.
• Familiarity with legal technology and AI applications in legal services.
• Strong analytical, project management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across organizational levels.
• Willingness to travel as necessary.

Education

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited university or college.

Certifications

• Admission to practice in good standing in a U.S. jurisdiction.

Skills

• Problem-solving and practical application of legal technology.
• Knowledge management and project management expertise.
• Interpersonal and customer service skills with a positive outlook.

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 compensated time off through Flexible Time Off program.

This international law firm was founded over 50 years ago to handle cases involving arbitration, commercial litigation, and investigations. Their areas of practice include banking and finance, corporate, capital markets, antitrust and competition, energy, tax, supreme court and appellate, and many more. Their offices are located all across the world, with their headquarters in San Francisco, CA.