Innovation Attorney - E&I and Finance

A law firm is seeking an Innovation Attorney - E&I and Finance for its Austin 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 various members and leaders within the business units.

Duties:

• Develop and improve practice content to streamline legal service delivery, including maintaining and automating precedent libraries and coordinating deal document organization.
• Lead projects to develop and enhance client-facing solutions, improving intake processes and sharing deal metrics.
• Streamline and improve legal service delivery through data tracking, process automation, and utilization of available technology.
• Serve as a resource for practice resource questions, technology onboarding, and training curriculum development.
• Oversee integration of AI into legal practice, automate workflows and documents, and identify opportunities to improve client service.
• Evaluate legal service delivery efficiency, monitor market trends, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Educate legal professionals on practice content, technology, and initiatives to enhance legal services.
• Communicate with stakeholders on practice efficiency, client solutions, technology, and project updates.
• Develop and maintain case studies and resources for marketing and business development purposes.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited university with admission to practice in a US jurisdiction.
• 4+ years of experience as an E&I attorney in a large law firm.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with workflow, document, and communication management best practices and technology.
• Understanding of knowledge management, practice/project management, and efficiency principles.
• Enthusiasm for legal technology, including AI and generative AI.
• Strong analytical, project management, prioritization, and organizational 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 a US jurisdiction.

Skills:

• Superior written and verbal communication.
• Familiarity with technology for workflow and document management.
• Knowledge management and project management skills.
• Enthusiasm for legal technology, including AI.
• Analytical and organizational abilities.
• Interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Public relations and diplomacy skills.

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurances.
• 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.