Associate

Practice Innovation Lawyer (Litigation & AI)

  • LocationMultiple US offices
  • Work typeOn-site
  • Experience4+ PQE
  • Compensation$181k–$280k
  • PracticeLitigation

A global law firm

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We are seeking a Practice Innovation Lawyer to support our Litigation practice, with a focus on integrating artificial intelligence and technology into legal workflows. Working closely with lawyers and cross-functional teams, you will identify AI opportunities, configure and test tools, and drive adoption to enhance efficiency and client service.

This role sits within our global innovation and knowledge management function and offers the chance to work on high-impact projects across a fully integrated international firm. You will collaborate with practice leaders, technology specialists, and AI developers to design practical, compliant solutions that deliver measurable results.

  • Collaborate with legal professionals to identify workflow improvements and client service enhancements through AI.
  • Translate legal needs into practical AI use cases, prioritizing simplicity and immediate applicability.
  • Partner with the AI Solutions Lead on complex use cases requiring specialized technical input.
  • Deploy and configure existing AI tools (e.g., Copilot, Legora, CoCounsel) to solve identified challenges.
  • Work with developers to design tailored solutions when standard tools are insufficient.
  • Test and validate AI solutions for accuracy, compliance, and usability in legal workflows.
  • Provide training and guidance to legal professionals to ensure effective tool adoption.
  • Document use cases and implementation steps to support repeatable processes and knowledge sharing.
  • Monitor AI solution performance using key metrics and contribute to continuous improvement.
  • Stay current on emerging AI and legal tech trends to recommend innovative tools.

This position offers a unique opportunity to combine legal expertise with hands-on technology implementation, supporting a forward-thinking global law firm.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree, with admission to a state bar.
  • 4+ years of experience as a practicing lawyer, legal operations professional, or in a comparable law firm role; practice experience strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated understanding of regulatory, privacy, data protection, and professional conduct obligations in legal practice.
  • Familiarity with product development and solution design principles, including user requirements, testing, and iteration.
  • Proven ability to design, develop, and deploy AI use cases tailored to legal workflows and client needs.
  • Strong project and program management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and competing priorities.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and related platforms (Copilot, Power Platform, PowerPoint, Excel, Power Automate).
  • Experience with Copilot Studio or other citizen developer tools strongly preferred.
  • Ability to define, measure, and evaluate KPIs using data-focused methods.
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
  • Growth mindset, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate complex law firm dynamics.
  • Practical experience with generative AI, legal research platforms, document automation, and workflow orchestration tools.
  • Experience deploying legal technology or AI tools within professional services settings.

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