Innovation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Innovation Attorney for its Strategic Advisory and Government Enforcement unit in Sacramento, CA, with options for remote work across the United States. The role involves enhancing legal service delivery through innovation in people, process, and technology, collaborating across various departments and practice groups.

Duties

• Lead projects to streamline legal service delivery using technology and best practices.
• Manage digitalization efforts, including automation and data strategy implementation.
• Integrate and promote legal technology, including generative AI, within the practice.
• Develop client-facing solutions to enhance collaboration and data sharing.
• Create and maintain knowledge libraries and practice content resources.
• Evaluate and improve legal service efficiency through data analysis and trend monitoring.
• Educate legal professionals on technology and client solutions to enhance service delivery.
• Develop case studies and innovation materials for business development.

Requirements

• Minimum of six years of experience as a litigation, regulatory, transactional, or legislative policy attorney in a large law firm.
• Superior communication skills with the ability to present complex ideas clearly.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to handle diverse situations.
• Familiarity with legal technology and AI applications in legal services.
• Strong analytical, project management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across organizational levels.
• Willingness 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

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong public relations and diplomacy skills.
• Self-starter with good judgment and multitasking abilities.
• 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 preeminent California firm offers a full-service practice which covers a number of areas, including: Litigation, Corporate, Tax, Environmental, Labor & Employment, and Real Estate. The Sacto office has strong litigation, IP, government, securities, finance, and antitrust practices. Many of the firm's top clients are investment banks, but, in recent years, the firm has expanded its intellectual property litigation practice. 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 $10,000 bonus for all lawyers who bill at least 1,950 hours, with additional money based on three separate billable hour levels above 1,950.