AI Project Attorney

Overview

This position involves supporting the adoption, integration, and utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) in the delivery of legal services. The role collaborates across offices, business units, practice groups, and departments to execute AI-related projects and initiatives. It reports to the AI Innovation Attorney and works closely with members of the Innovation team.

This role may be based in any U.S. office, with consideration given for 100% remote U.S. locations.

Responsibilities

AI Use Case and Workflows

• Develop and build generative AI workflows, use cases, and prompts for the practice of law, including identifying agentic use cases
• Create use case materials for different practice areas, roles, and phases of matters and engagements
• Expand prompt, workflow, and example libraries, including leading projects to identify content for inclusion and driving utilization by lawyers
• Collaborate with practice group innovation and practice support attorneys on the adoption and utilization of generative AI in their respective groups

Training and Knowledge Sharing

• Train lawyers and timekeepers on AI, including 1:1 sessions, and serve as a subject-matter resource
• Help develop and deliver hands-on workshops, design-thinking sessions, roundtables, and other learning opportunities on AI and practice use cases
• Support efforts to build and maintain generative AI communities of practice across the firm, including project managing efforts to develop and scale technology ambassadors in practice groups

Tool Expertise and Support

• Develop and maintain a robust understanding of the firm’s practice-related generative AI tools, including features, functions, limitations, enhancements, and roadmaps
• Assist with the development of best practices and other programs to help drive teams and tasks to the “right” resources
• Assist in vetting, piloting, and supporting the onboarding, rollout, and adoption of technology to support the legal practice
• Stay apprised of market changes, model updates, and best practices in the AI space

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with communicating and consulting with clients on AI, generative AI, and other legal tech solutions for the practice
• Develop and maintain case studies for use in marketing and business development
• Contribute content to firm communications, submissions, portal pages, and other resources relating to Innovation and legal technology

Requirements

• Juris doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited university or college and admission to practice in good standing in a US jurisdiction required
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as an attorney in a law firm or comparable legal environment
• Strong technical skills and aptitude, including familiarity with generative AI, large language models, and machine learning in the practice of law
• Experience building and developing generative AI workflows, use cases, and prompts for the practice
• Experience with driving and supporting the adoption of legal technology
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to present complex ideas to attorneys, managers, clients, and the public in layman’s terms
• Familiarity with best practices and technology to manage workflows, documents, and communications
• Developed analytical, project management, prioritization, and organization skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently with good judgment, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and quickly prioritize projects
• Ability to work collaboratively at all organizational levels
• Flexible team player with ability to approach problems with a sense of ownership, enthusiasm, and innovation
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, coupled with a positive outlook; public relations and diplomacy skills must be excellent
• Availability to travel as necessary
• Desire and ability to work beyond the position’s written duties and assist on other projects and initiatives, as needed

Preferred Qualifications

None listed.

Compensation & Benefits

Expected Salary Range

• New York City, Silicon Valley, and San Francisco: $175,000 - $225,000
• Washington DC, Los Angeles, Orange County, Santa Monica, Sacramento, Boston, and Seattle: $160,000 - $200,000
• All Other US Locations: $145,000 - $185,000

Additional Compensation

• Other compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus, determined by firm and individual performance.

Benefits

• Full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life
• Robust mental well-being programs
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits
• Short- and long-term disability and industry leading parental leave benefits
• Health savings account contributions (if applicable to the medical plan)
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401K program
• Compensated time off through a Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays

Location

This position could be based in any of the firm’s U.S. offices, with consideration given for 100% remote U.S. locations.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for the position in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.