Job Title: Practice Innovation Manager - Immigration
Job Responsibilities:
The Practice Innovation Manager will be responsible for leading and accelerating innovation initiatives within the Immigration Practice Group at the law firm. This position is ideal for a legal professional passionate about technology, process improvement, and client service. Key responsibilities include:
- Leading Innovation Initiatives: Oversee the development, testing, and deployment of generative AI and legal technology solutions tailored to the immigration practice's unique needs. This involves evaluating emerging technologies and ensuring their successful integration into practice group workflows.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with immigration attorneys, paralegals, and business leaders to identify high-value opportunities for innovation. Gather business and technical requirements, and work with internal and external developers to design and implement solutions that align with practice group objectives.
- Change Management and Adoption: Develop and execute change management strategies to maximize adoption and engagement with new tools. Design and deliver training programs, workshops, and resource guides to ensure attorneys and staff are equipped to use innovative solutions effectively.
- Project Management: Lead multidisciplinary project teams through the full lifecycle of innovation projects, from ideation and scoping to execution, rollout, and post-implementation review. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
- Performance Measurement: Monitor and report on the impact and ROI of innovation initiatives. Track adoption metrics, gather user feedback, and refine strategies to continuously improve engagement and outcomes.
- Content and Workflow Optimization: Curate and optimize legal content, templates, and workflows for AI training and automation. Build and maintain a repository of best practices, prompt libraries, and success stories.
- Vendor and Technology Evaluation: Identify, evaluate, and coordinate with external technology vendors. Manage the full lifecycle from pilot and vendor management through licensing, deployment, and ongoing support.
- Marketing of Innovation Initiatives: Develop and deliver compelling presentations to internal stakeholders and clients, highlighting the practice group’s technology and innovation initiatives. Collaborate with the marketing team to showcase these advancements through client-facing materials, events, and thought leadership, positioning the practice group as a leader in legal technology and innovation.
Education and Experience Information:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience is required.
- 6+ years of experience with legal technology, generative AI tools (., ChatGPT, Harvey, document automation platforms), or legal innovation initiatives.
- 5+ years of experience in immigration law, with a strong understanding of immigration legal workflows and client service delivery.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and collaborate with attorneys, developers, and business stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical applications for legal professionals.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience piloting, deploying, or supporting AI-driven solutions in a legal or professional services environment.
- Familiarity with prompt engineering, machine learning concepts, and generative AI model development.
- Experience with Agile/Scrum project management and tools such as Jira is a plus.
- Passion for legal innovation and a strong interest in emerging technologies and their application to immigration law.
Salary Information:
The expected salary range varies according to geographic location and is as follows:
- Colorado: $130,000 to $195,000
- New York State: $143,000 to $215,000
- California: $143,000 to $215,000
- Washington: $137,000 to $206,000
- DC: $137,000 to $206,000
- Baltimore: $123,000 to $185,000
- New Jersey: $143,000 to $215,000
- Illinois: $137,000 to $206,000
Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law.
Benefits:
The law firm offers a robust suite of benefits for staff, including:
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick Leave
- 401(k) matching program
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Affordable Health and Life Insurance, including Dental & Vision coverage
- Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
Note: The application deadline for this position is 9/25/25. Applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered.
