Innovation Attorney

Job Overview

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

Duties

• Lead projects to streamline legal service delivery using available resources and technology.
• Manage digitalization efforts, including automation and data capture.
• Support the firm's data strategy by tracking and utilizing practice content.
• Integrate technology, including generative AI, into legal practices.
• Develop client-facing solutions to share data and insights.
• Create and automate knowledge and precedent libraries.
• Evaluate and improve legal service delivery through data analysis and trend monitoring.
• Educate legal professionals on technology and client solutions.
• Develop case studies and innovation materials for business development.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) and admission to practice in a US jurisdiction.
• Minimum of four years of experience in litigation, regulatory, transactional, or legislative policy in a large law firm.
• Superior communication skills for presenting complex ideas.
• 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 institution.

Certifications

• Admission to practice law in a US jurisdiction.

Skills

• Project management and prioritization.
• Knowledge management and workflow optimization.
• Legal technology and AI integration.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.

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 flexible time off.

This international law firm was founded over 50 years ago to handle cases involving arbitration, commercial litigation, and investigations. Their areas of practice include banking and finance, corporate, capital markets, antitrust and competition, energy, tax, supreme court and appellate, and many more. Their offices are located all across the world, with their headquarters in San Francisco, CA.