Innovation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Innovation Attorney for its Strategic Advisory and Government Enforcement (SAGE) unit in New York City, with options for remote work across the United States. The role involves enhancing legal service delivery through innovation in 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.
• Manage projects to digitalize practice, including automation and data capture.
• Support the firm's data strategy and track matter data.
• Integrate technology, including generative AI, into legal practice.
• Develop client-facing solutions and improve collaboration platforms.
• Create and automate knowledge and precedent libraries.
• Evaluate legal service delivery efficiency and identify improvement opportunities.
• Educate legal professionals on client solutions and technology initiatives.
• Develop case studies and innovation materials for business development.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited institution and admission to practice in a US jurisdiction.
• Minimum of four years of experience in litigation, regulatory, transactional, or legislative policy 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.
• Excellent analytical and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Availability to travel as necessary.

Education

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Certifications

• Admission to practice in a US jurisdiction

Skills

• Project management and prioritization
• Knowledge management and efficiency
• Legal technology and AI integration
• Problem-solving and innovation
• Interpersonal and communication 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
• 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.