Innovation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Innovation Attorney for its Wheeling, WV office, with consideration for 100% remote locations within the United States. The role supports the firm's innovation efforts to enhance legal service delivery through people, process, and technology, focusing on the Strategic Advisory and Government Enforcement (SAGE) business unit. The position involves collaboration across offices and departments, reporting to the Managing Director of Practice Innovation.

Duties

• Lead projects to streamline legal service delivery and improve efficiency.
• Develop best practices for utilizing firm resources and technology.
• Support digitalization efforts, including automation and data management.
• Integrate technology, including generative AI, into legal practices.
• Design client-facing solutions to enhance collaboration and data sharing.
• Create and automate knowledge and precedent libraries.
• Evaluate and improve legal service delivery through data analysis and benchmarking.
• Educate legal professionals on technology and client solutions.
• Develop case studies and innovation materials for business development.

Requirements

• Minimum of six years of experience as a litigation, regulatory, transactional, or legislative policy attorney in a large law firm.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to solve practical problems and manage workflows.
• 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.
• Availability to travel as necessary.

Education

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited university or college.

Certifications

• Admission to practice in good standing in a US jurisdiction.

Skills

• Project management and prioritization.
• Knowledge management and efficiency strategies.
• Problem-solving and innovation.
• Public relations and diplomacy.

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.
• Paid holidays.

This global law firm has 25 offices that focus on the technology, financial and energy sectors, but also practice in corporate and litigation. This is their Wheeling, West Virginia office.