Innovation Attorney and Practice Advisor

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Innovation Attorney and Practice Advisor to join their team in San Francisco, California. This role involves working closely with attorneys to transform legal service delivery through AI and emerging technologies. The position requires an experienced attorney with a strong understanding of BigLaw workflows and the ability to drive change within the firm.

Duties

• Serve as a consultative partner to diagnose legal workflows and identify AI opportunities.
• Analyze existing workflows and develop AI-enabled delivery models.
• Lead working sessions to address pain points and co-develop solutions.
• Manage AI pilot programs from inception to deployment.
• Collaborate on AI tool adoption and enablement within practice groups.
• Design and deliver training sessions for AI tool usage.
• Coordinate with knowledge management to enhance AI tool effectiveness.
• Maintain market intelligence on AI tools and capabilities.
• Contribute to technology selection decisions and vendor evaluations.
• Represent the firm's innovation capabilities in client-facing contexts.

Requirements

• JD and 3-5 years of practice experience at an AmLaw 100 firm.
• Strong consultative mindset and ability to build consensus.
• Fluency in AI and technology, with a focus on practical applications.
• Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to drive change and technology adoption.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) required.

Certifications

• CA Bar admission is required.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Proficiency in AI tools and emerging technologies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• Parental leave and family benefits, including adoption and fertility options.
• Global wellness program with access to Talkspace and Calm apps.
• Annual community service day and birthday holiday.
• Education reimbursement annually.
• Dedicated Talent Development team.
• Competitive annual profit-sharing contribution.

Although the San Francisco office of this full-service, multi-national juggernaut is known primarily for its large Litigation department, its Business department is growing and, in fact, includes an outstanding International Transactions practice. Despite its size and impressive stature within the legal community, insiders claim the firm maintains a ?small firm? culture ? associates are neither competitive nor pretentious and the firm itself is notoriously not hierarchical. Salaries are competitive (although associates complain the firm will never be the first to raise salaries), and billable hour pressure is manageable.