Practice Innovation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a dynamic and proactive Practice Innovation Attorney to join their team in Los Angeles, CA. This role focuses on integrating Artificial Intelligence and other innovative technologies into legal practices, enhancing productivity and client outcomes. The attorney will conduct pilot tests, promote firm-wide adoption of new tools, and provide research support through the firm's AI services.

Duties

• Collaborate with practice groups and clients to develop and deploy innovative technology solutions.
• Conduct training sessions on legal technologies and AI solutions for attorneys and business professionals.
• Curate resources and best practices for effective use of legal technologies.
• Provide research support through AI services and traditional methods.
• Monitor emerging legal technologies and identify innovation opportunities.
• Create alerts for monitoring legal or industry topics.
• Identify training opportunities by analyzing research data.
• Develop and present training sessions, accommodating international schedules.
• Review and analyze information resource contracts.
• Support other projects or duties as assigned, including after-hours research monitoring.

Requirements

• JD degree required; Master's Degree in Library Science preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience as a corporate or litigation attorney, or legal researcher.
• Experience with advanced legal technologies, particularly AI and automation.
• Strong command of technology and interest in innovation.
• Ability to work under time constraints in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, adept at multi-tasking.
• Service-oriented with problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in organizational and team growth mindsets.
• Highly collaborative with a focus on knowledge sharing.
• Comfortable with continuous learning and change.
• Ability to work independently and under guidance.

Education

• JD degree required.
• Master's Degree in Library Science preferred.

Certifications

• None specified.

Skills

• Strong command of technology and innovation.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Service-oriented with problem-solving abilities.
• Collaborative and focused on knowledge sharing.

Benefits

• Excellent salary and benefits package.

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