Innovation Attorney, Litigation and Intellectual Property

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Innovation Attorney for its Litigation and Intellectual Property units in Menlo Park, CA, with options for 100% remote work within the US. The role supports innovation in legal service delivery through people, process, and technology, collaborating across offices and departments.

Duties

• Lead projects to streamline legal service delivery and optimize client service.
• Coordinate technology integration, including generative AI, into legal practices.
• Serve as a resource for practice resource questions and technology adoption.
• Support large litigation teams with matter management and workflow design.
• Develop client-facing solutions and improve practice content utilization.
• Educate legal professionals on firm resources and technology initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum of six years of experience as a litigation or IP attorney in a large law firm.
• Strong communication skills to present complex ideas clearly.
• Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization.
• Familiarity with legal technology and AI opportunities.
• Excellent analytical and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Availability 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.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Enthusiasm for innovation and problem-solving.

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.

This Silicon Valley firm offers a full-service practice which covers a number of areas, including: intellectual property, corporate, and labor & employment. The firms intellectual property practice is both rapidly expanding and exceptionally solid; the firms intellectual property attorneys have extensive experience in state, federal, and international litigation, as well as licensing, litigation avoidance and other matters across the complete spectrum of intellectual property issues. 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 sizable bonus for all lawyers who bill at least 1,950 hours, with additional money based on three separate billable-hour levels above 1,950.