Innovation Attorney, Litigation and Intellectual Property

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Innovation Attorney for its Litigation and Intellectual Property business units in Austin, TX, with options for hybrid or fully remote work within the United States. The role involves supporting 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 using available resources and technology.
• Manage digitalization efforts, including automation and data capture.
• Support the firm's data strategy by tracking and monitoring practice content usage.
• Integrate technology, including generative AI, into legal practices.
• Serve as a product manager for select technologies, overseeing rollout and adoption.
• Assist litigation teams with matter management workflow and resource integration.
• Develop client-facing solutions to share matter metrics and data.
• Create and maintain knowledge libraries and databases for knowledge sharing.
• Evaluate legal service delivery efficiency and identify improvement opportunities.
• Educate legal professionals on practice content and technology initiatives.
• Develop case studies for marketing and business development purposes.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited institution and admission to practice in a US jurisdiction.
• Minimum of six years of experience as a litigation or IP attorney in a large law firm.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex ideas clearly.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to handle diverse situations.
• Familiarity with legal technology and AI applications in legal services.
• Excellent analytical and project management 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.) from an accredited university or college.

Certifications

• Admission to practice in good standing in a US jurisdiction.

Skills

• Superior written and verbal communication.
• Project management and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with legal technology and AI.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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 a Flexible Time Off program.
• Paid holidays.