Innovation Attorney - E&I and Finance

A law firm is seeking an Innovation Attorney - E&I and Finance for its Los Angeles office. The candidate will support the firm's innovation efforts to enhance the delivery of legal services, focusing on the E&I and Finance business units. They will collaborate closely with the Global Head of Practice Innovation and other members and leaders within these units to develop and improve practice content, client-facing solutions, and streamline service delivery through the use of technology and process enhancements.

Duties:

• Develop and improve practice content to streamline legal service delivery, including maintaining and automating precedent libraries and organizing deal documents.
• Lead projects to develop and improve client-facing solutions, such as improving client/deal intake processes and sharing deal metrics.
• Streamline and improve the delivery of legal services by supporting the firm's data strategy, digitalizing the practice through automation, and leveraging available resources and technology.
• Oversee the integration of AI, including generative AI, into legal practice to automate workflows and documents.
• Evaluate the efficient delivery of legal services through internal data analysis, external benchmarking, and monitoring market trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Educate legal professionals on practice content, client-facing solutions, technology, and other initiatives to enhance legal services.

Requirements:

• Juris doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited university or college with admission to practice in good standing in a US jurisdiction.
• 4+ years of experience as an E&I attorney in a large law firm.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex ideas in layman's terms.
• Familiarity with best practices and technology to manage workflows, documents, and communications.
• Understanding of knowledge management, practice management, and efficiency principles.
• Enthusiasm for legal technology, including AI and generative AI, in legal services.
• Strong analytical, project management, prioritization, and organization skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, public relations, and diplomacy skills.

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 skills.
• Familiarity with legal technology and AI.
• Strong analytical and project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in prioritization and organization.

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Robust mental well-being benefits.
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Health savings account (HSA) with applicable medical plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Long-term care insurance.
• 401K program.
• Flexible Time Off program.
• Generous Parental leave benefits.
• Paid holidays.

The Los Angeles office of this premier, high-level finance firm splits its full-service practice into a number of areas, including: Litigation, Corporate, Tax, Environmental, Labor & Employment, and Real Estate. Many of the firm's top clients are investment banks, but, in recent years, the firm has expanded its intellectual property litigation practice. The firm offers an entrepreneurial, upbeat work environment and an opportunity to work with fun and interesting people. Candidates we have sent here return genuinely impressed with the firms attorneys overall competence. The firm offers top market pay, and not so coincidentally, associates often complain about high expectations for billable hours. The firm recently opened its first overseas office.