Innovation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Innovation Attorney for its Strategic Advisory and Government Enforcement unit in Washington, DC, with options for hybrid or fully remote work. The role involves enhancing legal service delivery through innovation in 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.
• Strong communication skills for presenting complex ideas.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to handle diverse variables.
• Familiarity with legal technology and AI applications.
• Excellent analytical and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong 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 organizational skills.
• Knowledge management and efficiency improvement.
• Legal technology and AI integration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving 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 compensated time off through Flexible Time Off program.

This Silicon Valley firm offers a full-service practice which covers a number of areas, including: intellectual property, corporate, and labor & employment. The firm's intellectual property practice is both rapidly expanding and exceptionally solid; the firm's intellectual property attorneys have extensive experience in state, federal, and international litigation, as well as licensing, litigation avoidance and other matters across the complete spectrum of intellectual property issues. The atmosphere is collegial, but slightly more conservative than most Bay Area firms. Salaries are in line with other top Bay Area firms, and the firm provides a sizable bonus for all lawyers who bill at least 1,950 hours, with additional money based on three separate billable-hour levels above 1,950.