Job Title
Senior Practice Technology Advisor
Job Responsibilities
The Senior Practice Technology Advisor is integral to the advancement of the law firm's practice technology initiatives. The key responsibilities include:
Technology Innovation & Assessment
- Proactively identifying, evaluating, and recommending innovative legal technology solutions.
- Collaborating with practice groups to identify opportunities for technology improvements.
Pilot Program Management
- Designing and executing comprehensive pilot programs for new legal technologies.
- Working with team members to establish metrics for pilot success.
Technology Implementation
- Coordinating cross-functional implementation teams, including IT, Legal Knowledge Management, and practice group representatives.
- Providing expertise and oversight on complex workflow establishment.
- Following established security and governance protocols during technology implementation.
Training & Change Management
- Building enthusiasm for technology adoption by demonstrating value.
- Developing training strategies and collaborating to educate attorney teams on available technology.
- Reviewing adoption metrics and collaborating on improvement strategies.
Ongoing Support & Optimization
- Providing advanced technical support and coordinating with vendors for resolution when necessary.
- Partnering with team members to identify optimization opportunities for technology adoption.
Team Leadership
- Leading project teams for technology implementations and special initiatives.
- Fostering knowledge sharing within the team through collaborative approaches.
Vendor Management
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with technology vendors.
- Negotiating vendor agreements in collaboration with the Director and Procurement.
- Collaborating with team members on tracking vendor updates and testing.
- Advocating for firm needs with vendor product development teams.
Essential Capabilities
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of the firm's internal matters and client information.
- Proactive problem-solving mindset with the ability to anticipate issues and develop preventative measures.
- Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value.
- Excellent project management abilities with experience leading cross-functional teams.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels, from associates to partners.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to adapt messaging to different audiences.
- Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and adapt to changing demands.
- Proven leadership capability with a customer service-oriented approach focused on user experience and adoption.
Education and Experience Information
- A is required.
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in legal technology, with at least 3 years focused on innovation and emerging technologies.
- Strong understanding of legal practice workflows and requirements.
- Demonstrated experience implementing and supporting AI-powered legal technology solutions.
- Experience designing and managing technology pilot programs.
- Experience with vendor management.
- Proven track record of successful technology implementation and user adoption.
- Experience in change management and technology training.
- Experience leading project teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a large law firm environment.
- Experience with generative AI platforms and their application in legal workflows.
- Familiarity with contract analysis tools, document management systems, and matter management platforms.
- Knowledge of project management methodologies.
Salary Information
The anticipated pay range for the Senior Practice Technology Advisor role is as follows:
- Boston, Chicago, & Washington, .: $142,500 - $228,050
- New York City: $149,300 - $238,900
- San Francisco & Silicon Valley: $156,100 - $249,750
This role is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on performance. The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors, including qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity.
Working Conditions
This position requires a hybrid on-site presence as an essential function of the role. Consistent and predictable on-site presence is required for ongoing business continuity, professional development, and effective collaboration with colleagues and management.
