Innovation Attorney, Litigation and Intellectual Property

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Innovation Attorney for its Litigation and Intellectual Property units in Sacramento, CA, with options for hybrid or fully remote work. The role involves enhancing legal service delivery through innovative practices, collaborating across various teams, and integrating technology into legal processes.

Duties

• Lead projects to streamline legal service delivery using technology and best practices.
• Manage digitalization efforts, including automation and data strategy implementation.
• Serve as a resource for practice technology integration, including generative AI.
• Support large litigation teams with workflow design and resource integration.
• Develop client-facing solutions to enhance collaboration and data sharing.
• Create and maintain knowledge libraries and databases for practice content.
• Evaluate and improve legal service efficiency through data analysis and trend monitoring.
• Educate legal professionals on technology and practice content utilization.
• Develop case studies and resources for business development.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) and admission to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of six years of experience as a litigation or IP attorney in a large law firm.
• Strong communication skills for presenting complex ideas clearly.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to handle diverse situations.
• Familiarity with legal technology and AI applications in legal services.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• 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

• Superior written and verbal communication.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Project management and prioritization.
• Familiarity with legal technology and AI.
• Interpersonal and customer service skills.

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.
• Paid holidays.

This preeminent California firm offers a full-service practice which covers a number of areas, including: Litigation, Corporate, Tax, Environmental, Labor & Employment, and Real Estate. The Sacto office has strong litigation, IP, government, securities, finance, and antitrust practices. Many of the firm's top clients are investment banks, but, in recent years, the firm has expanded its intellectual property litigation practice. The atmosphere is collegial, but slightly more conservative than most Bay Area firms. Salaries are in line with other top Bay Area firms, and the firm provides a $10,000 bonus for all lawyers who bill at least 1,950 hours, with additional money based on three separate billable hour levels above 1,950.