Description:
About the role:The Innovation Attorney Content Lead is an integral part of A Global Law Firmm's Technology & Information Services team. This role will be responsible for serving as a connection point and conduit between the firm's lawyers, clients, and the Technology & Information Services Department to ensure the firm's technology systems, tools, and services are effectively meeting the needs of practicing attorneys and clients, as well as assisting in developing technical strategies to improve efficiency, and making recommendations on integrating applications and technology solutions into the practice group's workflow. This role will be located in either our New York, Chicago or Los Angeles office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Other key responsibilities include:
- Preparing communications and tailored thought leadership materials for attorneys regarding the latest advancements, best practices, and innovative solutions that can enhance legal service delivery
- Staying abreast of emerging technologies and innovative new offerings, both legal and non-legal, in order to ensure a state-of-the-art technology platform is available to and fully exploited by the firm's lawyers
- Providing updates and analysis of these new technologies and industry trends to firm management and practice group leadership
- Looking for opportunities to leverage existing and emerging technologies into specific practices, as applicable, and coordinating pilot and proof of concept programs, including drafting specifications, evaluating software objectively and versus peer or incumbent products, and testing of products and services
- Working with Technology & Information Services Department management and firm leadership to make recommendations for the strategic deployment of efficient processes, technology-related policies, software tools, and other technology-assisted solutions for A Global Law Firm attorneys and clients
- Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that A Global Law Firm retains
- Display excellent writing skills and an ability to effectively communicate complex ideas and insights through clear, concise, and engaging thought leadership materials
- Possess an understanding of product development and management, including user personas, user stories, scoping, requirements documentation, roadmap planning, UI/UX concepts, and user testing
- Demonstrate proficiency in enterprise PC applications, including MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio
- A JD or equivalent
- Admission to a relevant state bar
- A minimum of four (4) years of experience as a practicing lawyer in a law firm or in a legal operations role
- Completion of an intensive software development/coding bootcamp, preferably
- Experience in a technology role, preferably
