Legal Technology and AI Attorney - Litigation

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a Legal Technology and AI Attorney - Litigation based in Houston. This role involves supporting legal technology and AI initiatives by collaborating with litigation practice groups to design and optimize technology-enabled workflows.

Duties

• Partner with litigation groups to enhance workflows using AI and legal technology.
• Design and implement technology-enabled workflows for legal research and case preparation.
• Evaluate and pilot emerging legal technology and AI solutions for litigation.
• Develop and refine prompts for generative AI systems to support litigation tasks.
• Configure and test AI-powered platforms to meet attorneys' needs.
• Collaborate to develop standardized AI-assisted research and drafting approaches.
• Ensure technology tools integrate with firm systems and comply with policies.
• Assist in developing governance frameworks for responsible AI use.
• Provide training on legal technology and AI tools.
• Develop documentation and best practices for litigation technology workflows.
• Monitor developments in litigation technology and generative AI.
• Support cross-practice innovation initiatives involving litigation technology.
• Participate in vendor evaluations and pilot programs for new technology platforms.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 3-5 years of litigation experience at a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Experience with litigation workflows and legal technology applications.
• Familiarity with generative AI tools and prompt engineering concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing projects or technology implementations is preferred.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Skills

• Experience with legal research platforms and document management systems.
• Ability to translate litigation processes into technology solutions.
• Experience developing internal training programs for new technologies.
• Interest in emerging developments in AI and legal technology.

Benefits

• Health care.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid days off, including sick and vacation time.
• Parental leave.
• Basic life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

This Vault 50 leading international law firm has been consistently ranked among the world's top law firms in industry surveys and major publications. Associates emphasize the firm's flexibility and the ability to work on cutting-edge, high-stakes matters with brilliant attorneys, as well as the ability to advise clients on some of today's most complex and significant matters. Associates described the firm as laid back and a BigLaw paradise. Associates are drawn to the firm's impressive reputation and headline hitting cases. One associate remarked at how happy he noticed attorneys working at this firm were. Junior attorneys obtain experience in document review and drafting, motion drafting, appellate brief drafting, first-chairing depositions, and working on memoranda for major clients. The firm is distinctively positioned in today's global marketplace and offers unparalleled, innovative thinking for clients with the most challenging needs. The attorneys at this firm aspire to handle all matters as partners with their clients. The firm leads retreats across its offices, allowing great networking opportunities. The firm also emphasizes a strong diversity and pro bono on its attorneys.