Innovation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Innovation Attorney for its Strategic Advisory and Government Enforcement unit in New York City, NY, with options for hybrid or fully remote work within the United States. The role involves enhancing legal service delivery through innovative practices, collaborating across various departments, and reporting to the Managing Director of Practice Innovation.

Duties

• Lead projects to streamline legal service delivery using people, process, and technology.
• Coordinate digitalization efforts, including automation and data management.
• Support the integration of technology, such as generative AI, into legal practices.
• Develop client-facing solutions to share data and insights effectively.
• Create and automate knowledge libraries to improve legal service efficiency.
• Evaluate and improve legal service delivery through data analysis and trend monitoring.
• Educate legal professionals on technology and client solutions to enhance service utilization.
• Develop case studies and innovation materials for business development.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited institution and admission to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of six years of experience in litigation, regulatory, transactional, or legislative policy in a large law firm.
• Strong communication skills for presenting complex ideas clearly.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to handle diverse variables.
• 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.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Willingness to travel as necessary.

Education

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Certifications

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

Skills

• Project management and prioritization
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Knowledge management and workflow optimization
• Familiarity with AI and legal technology
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

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

Substantial billable hours is the primary way to get the big bucks and partnership consideration at this large New York firm. With West Coast roots, but not attitude, these New York lawyers work hard. Competitive and fast-paced, this firm excels across practice areas, but is doing some particularly interesting VC work. Although a type A environment to be sure, the atmosphere is still friendly, albeit without a lot of casual partner/associate interaction. Partner/associate relationships are strong in professional terms, however, with excellent marks for training and a fairly regimented associate development program. Now competing to be one of New York's finest, this firm is increasingly selective in associate hiring.