Innovation Attorney, Litigation and Intellectual Property

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Innovation Attorney for its Litigation and Intellectual Property business units in Los Angeles, CA, with options for hybrid or fully remote work within the United States. The role involves supporting the firm's innovation efforts to enhance legal service delivery through people, process, and technology. The position collaborates across various offices and departments, reporting to the Managing Director of Practice Innovation.

Duties

• Lead projects to streamline legal service delivery and improve efficiency.
• Coordinate the integration of technology, including generative AI, into legal practices.
• Serve as a resource for practice resource questions and technology integration.
• Support large litigation teams with matter management and workflow design.
• Develop client-facing solutions and improve collaboration platforms.
• Create and maintain knowledge libraries and databases for knowledge sharing.
• Evaluate legal service delivery efficiency and identify improvement opportunities.
• Educate legal professionals on practice content and technology initiatives.
• Develop case studies for marketing and business development.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited institution and admission to practice in a US jurisdiction.
• Minimum of six years of experience as a litigation or IP attorney in a large law firm.
• Strong 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 enthusiasm for leveraging AI in legal services.
• Excellent analytical, project management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across organizational levels.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• 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

• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to solve practical problems and manage workflows.
• Understanding of knowledge management and project management.
• Familiarity with legal technology and AI applications.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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 a Flexible Time Off program.
• 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.