Practice Innovation Attorney

Job Overview:
A leading national labor and employment law firm is seeking a Practice Innovation Attorney to support firmwide legal technology and process enhancement initiatives. This role is essential in evaluating and implementing innovative legal tools and workflows that improve attorney efficiency and client service. The position offers a unique opportunity for an attorney with litigation experience and a passion for legal innovation to work cross-functionally with attorneys, IT, knowledge management, and external vendors to drive meaningful change in legal service delivery.

Location:

• Greenville, SC

Duties:

• Collaborate with practice group leaders, attorneys, and IT teams to assess innovation needs

• Evaluate and recommend emerging legal technologies tailored to practice workflows

• Lead pilot programs and proof-of-concept projects for new tools and platforms

• Oversee implementation and adoption of technology solutions across legal teams

• Provide training and support to attorneys on new systems and innovation initiatives

• Serve as liaison between attorneys, IT, and external vendors

• Develop and enhance internal processes using automation, data analytics, and AI tools

• Create presentations, training modules, and reports to communicate innovation strategy

• Supervise and provide strategic guidance to Innovation Lead personnel

• Participate in firm innovation committees and working groups

Requirements:

• J.D. degree with experience in litigation (employment law experience preferred)

• Demonstrated interest and experience in legal innovation and technology

• Strong project management skills with ability to balance multiple initiatives

• Proven ability to engage stakeholders across departments and practice areas

• Familiarity with legal tech platforms including AI tools, case management, and document automation

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Skills:

• Strong communication and presentation skills

• Ability to translate technical concepts into practical legal applications

• Experience managing cross-functional teams and innovation initiatives

• Strategic thinking and solution-oriented mindset

• Comfortable navigating change management and driving attorney adoption

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation

• Flexible remote work structure

• Opportunities for leadership within innovation initiatives

• Access to cutting-edge legal technologies and ongoing professional development

A Vault 10 firm for Labor and Employment Law, this firm is a powerhouse in this realm. If L&E is your passion, this is an excellent place to develop that specialty and learn from the best. The firm offers an impressive 57 offices from Portland to Puerto Rico, a physical testament to the fact that it has become one of the main employment law counsel providers in the nation. Attorneys at this firm can be sure that your employment matters will involve sophisticated clients and complex issues.