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 Washington, DC 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 work closely with the Global Head of Practice Innovation and collaborate with all members and leadership of the designated business units.

Duties:

• Develop and enhance the utilization of practice content to streamline legal service delivery, including creating, maintaining, and automating precedent libraries and deal documents.
• Support, coordinate, and lead projects to improve client-facing solutions, such as client/deal intake and sharing deal metrics.
• Oversee projects to streamline legal service delivery, including digitalizing the practice through automation and leveraging online resources.
• Serve as a resource for practice resource questions and issues, vetting and supporting the onboarding of legal technology.
• Facilitate the development and delivery of training curriculum and knowledge sharing initiatives.
• Integrate AI into legal practice, automate workflows and documents, and identify opportunities for service delivery improvement.
• Evaluate legal service efficiency through internal data analysis and external benchmarking, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Educate legal professionals on practice content, client solutions, firm resources, and technology initiatives.
• Communicate and consult with stakeholders on practice content, efficiency, client solutions, technology, and projects.
• Develop and maintain case studies for marketing and business development purposes.

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 explain complex ideas in simple terms.
• Familiarity with best practices and technology for managing workflows, documents, and communications.
• Understanding of knowledge management, practice management, and efficiency principles.
• Enthusiasm for legal technology, including AI and generative AI.
• Excellent analytical, project management, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal, customer service, public relations, and diplomacy skills.

Benefits Offered:

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

Legal