Innovation Attorney

Role Overview

• Serving as a connection point and conduit between the firm’s lawyers, clients, and the Technology & Information Services Department
• Ensuring the firm’s technology systems, tools, and services are effectively meeting the needs of Latham’s practicing attorneys and clients
• Working with practice group leadership and those directly supporting the practice
• Assisting in developing technical strategies to improve efficiency
• Making recommendations for how to integrate applications and technology solutions into the practice group’s workflow
• Staying abreast of advancements in generative artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies and innovative new offerings
• 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
• Working with the Technology & Information Services Department management and firm leadership to make recommendations for strategic deployment of efficient processes, technology-related policies, software tools, and other technology-assisted solutions for Latham attorneys and clients
• Fostering strategic relationships with industry organizations, innovation thought leaders and third-party vendors
• Assisting with communications between practicing lawyers, local technology teams, and the global technology support services group
• Participating in various technology-related working groups and committees
• Communicating with the attorney population by preparing and delivering technology presentations and training related to strategic technology deployments and projects

Requirements

• 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
• Display knowledge of LegalTech product categories
• A JD or equivalent, as well as admission to a relevant state bar
• Experience as a practicing lawyer in a law firm or in a legal operations role
• Experience in a technology role, preferably

Benefits

• Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
• A pension plan
• Wellness programs
• Employee discounts
• Global Affinity Groups, which are open to all