Innovation Attorney - Litigation

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Innovation Attorney in New York City, New York. This role involves advising lawyers, matter teams, clients, and practice groups in litigation, aligning innovative legal technologies with workflows to enhance value, insights, efficiency, and productivity.

Duties

• Partner with litigation practice groups to optimize legal service delivery using technology.
• Replicate practice group successes by applying learned lessons across teams.
• Configure legal technologies to meet practice group needs.
• Identify opportunities to enhance technology solutions for clients and practice groups.
• Serve as a liaison for clients on AI projects and legal tech functionality.
• Implement outreach initiatives to increase lawyer engagement with technology.
• Collaborate on projects with various firm teams and departments.
• Stay informed on legal industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Communicate with third-party vendors to maintain strong relationships.
• Protect sensitive and confidential information.
• Perform other duties as required to meet firm goals.
• Align working hours to support global teams.

Requirements

• JD or equivalent, admission to the relevant state bar.
• Minimum two years of experience as a practicing lawyer or in legal operations; litigation experience required.
• Experience with strategic application of technology in litigation.
• Proficiency with legal technology and artificial intelligence.
• Experience in strategic legal technology projects preferred.
• Knowledge of litigation legal matter lifecycle preferred.
• Familiarity with increasing adoption of legal tech tools desirable.
• Experience in business analysis, solution design, or client-facing roles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to stakeholders.
• Strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Effective team player in diverse environments.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and organized.

Education

• JD or equivalent.

Certifications

• Admission to the relevant state bar.

Skills

• Proficiency with legal technology and AI.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to engage in design thinking.
• Effective team player and self-starter.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness plan.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings account.
• 401(k) plan and profit sharing plan.
• Substantial Paid Time Off (PTO) program.