Innovation Counsel ID - 13128
Job Overview
A top-tier law firm is seeking an Innovation Counsel to join its Practice Innovation team. This role is ideal for a legally trained professional with a passion for modernizing legal service delivery through the use of advanced technologies, data insights, and process improvement strategies. Reporting to the Lead Innovation Counsel, the successful candidate will collaborate with attorneys, legal support teams, and firm leadership to design, implement, and manage practice-specific innovation initiatives. This position plays a critical role in ensuring that legal technology is leveraged effectively and consistently across practice areas.
Location
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Reston
Duties
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Provide strategic input and support for legal technology initiatives across practice groups
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Design and deliver best practice playbooks for technology use and process improvement
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Prepare presentations, executive briefings, and initiative status reports
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Participate in prioritization discussions regarding innovation-related initiatives
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Collaborate with innovation, legal operations, and practice leadership to establish goals, metrics, and timelines
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Evaluate practice group operations to identify opportunities for enhanced efficiency through technology
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Lead pilot programs, proofs of concept, and rollouts of legal tech solutions
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Work with change management teams to develop effective communications and adoption strategies
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Maintain and scale practice-specific innovation resources in collaboration with engineering and tech teams
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Support evolving innovation needs and special projects as assigned
Requirements
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Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in legal practice or legal technology implementation
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Active membership in good standing with a U.S. state bar or registered in-house counsel status
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Availability for extended hours or occasional weekend work, as needed
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Willingness to travel for cross-office coordination, training, or project work
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Experience with cross-functional teams involving legal, tech, and operations departments
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Understanding of financial and staffing workflows within a large law firm environment
Education
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Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school or equivalent international legal qualification
Certifications
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Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, including that of the assigned office, if applicable
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Skills
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal applications such as iManage
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Familiarity with leading legal technologies, including:
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iManage or NetDocs
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Elite 3E
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Intapp
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Litera, Thomson Reuters, and LexisNexis platforms
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Experience with generative AI applications in the legal industry
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Strong presentation and public speaking skills across varied audiences
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Experience working with alternative legal service providers or managed services models
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Ability to extract and analyze usage data for insights and strategic reporting
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High level of accuracy and attention to detail
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Ability to translate legal and operational needs into tech-enabled solutions
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Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
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Ability to function effectively in a matrixed, cross-office team environment
Benefits
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Elective Benefits Include:
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Medical, dental, and vision coverage
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Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
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Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for dependent and health care
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Pre-tax commuter benefits
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Life and AD&D insurance
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Long-term care coverage
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Backup child and adult care
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Fertility and parental support programs
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Firm-Paid Benefits Include:
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Life insurance, AD&D, long-term disability, and short-term medical coverage
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Four weeks of paid vacation annually
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Two weeks of sick leave
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Ten paid holidays each year
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Comprehensive parental leave benefits
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Creative lawyering in a laid back environment is big draw for associates at this Amlaw firm. This California-based firm is highly regarded as one of the most innovative firms in the market. The firm is best known for its technology work and life sciences clients, and is generally recognized as the top legal provider for emerging companies. The California culture of the firm fosters a collaborative and social workplace, while the sophisticated training and meaningful attorney mentorship help develop associates into world class lawyers.