Innovation Attorney, Litigation and Intellectual Property

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Innovation Attorney for its Litigation and Intellectual Property business units, based in Houston, TX, with options for remote work across the U.S. The role supports 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 using available resources and technology.
• Support the firm's data strategy by tracking and utilizing practice content and experience data.
• Integrate technology, including generative AI, into legal practices.
• Manage technology product rollouts and promote adoption within business units.
• Assist large litigation teams with matter management workflow and resource integration.
• Develop client-facing solutions to share matter metrics and data.
• 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 and resources for marketing and business development.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited institution and admission to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of four years of experience as a litigation or IP attorney in a large law firm.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to handle diverse variables.
• Familiarity with legal technology and AI applications.
• Strong analytical, project management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent 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 U.S. jurisdiction.

Skills

• Project management and prioritization.
• Knowledge management and workflow efficiency.
• Legal technology and AI integration.
• Communication and presentation skills.
• Problem-solving and innovation.

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.

Focusing on technology, infrastructure, and finance sectors worldwide, this firm offers solid solutions for every stage of a tech company's growth. The firm has litigated and appealed some of the most complex disputes for the world's major financial institutions. Working with the most innovative companies worldwide, the firm is known for its excellence, teamwork, perseverance, and innovation.