Innovation Attorney - E&I and Finance

3-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm is seeking an Innovation Attorney - E&I and Finance for its Los Angeles office. The candidate will support the firm's innovation efforts to enhance the delivery of legal services, focusing on the E&I and Finance business units. They will collaborate closely with the Global Head of Practice Innovation and other members and leaders within these units to develop and improve practice content, client-facing solutions, and streamline service delivery through the use of technology and process enhancements.

Duties:

• Develop and improve practice content to streamline legal service delivery, including maintaining and automating precedent libraries and organizing deal documents.
• Lead projects to develop and improve client-facing solutions, such as improving client/deal intake processes and sharing deal metrics.
• Streamline and improve the delivery of legal services by supporting the firm's data strategy, digitalizing the practice through automation, and leveraging available resources and technology.
• Oversee the integration of AI, including generative AI, into legal practice to automate workflows and documents.
• Evaluate the efficient delivery of legal services through internal data analysis, external benchmarking, and monitoring market trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Educate legal professionals on practice content, client-facing solutions, technology, and other initiatives to enhance legal services.

Requirements:

• Juris doctorate (.) from an accredited university or college with admission to practice in good standing in a US jurisdiction.
• 4+ years of experience as an E&I attorney in a large law firm.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex ideas in layman's terms.
• Familiarity with best practices and technology to manage workflows, documents, and communications.
• Understanding of knowledge management, practice management, and efficiency principles.
• Enthusiasm for legal technology, including AI and generative AI, in legal services.
• Strong analytical, project management, prioritization, and organization skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, public relations, and diplomacy skills.

Education:

Juris doctorate (.) from an accredited university or college.

Certifications:

Admission to practice in good standing in a US jurisdiction.

Skills:

• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with legal technology and AI.
• Strong analytical and project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in prioritization and organization.

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Robust mental well-being benefits.
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Health savings account (HSA) with applicable medical plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Long-term care insurance.
• 401K program.
• Flexible Time Off program.
• Generous Parental leave benefits.
• Paid holidays.

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