Legal Practice Analyst (Fully Remote in Dykema Office Locations)

Overview

An established national law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Practice Analyst to join its Knowledge & Innovation team. This early-career role focuses on transactional legal practice, particularly in M&A/corporate and real estate matters, and bridges legal expertise with AI-driven technology innovation. The position is fully remote and open to candidates across all office locations.

Responsibilities

AI Strategy and Technology Identification

• Contribute to the firm’s AI-first technology strategy by researching legal technology, evaluating tools, and recommending adoption or pilot initiatives.
• Assess AI and technology solutions with a focus on transactional workflows such as due diligence, contract analysis, deal management, and closing processes.
• Conduct structured evaluations of new tools, including testing functionality, assessing output quality, identifying limitations, and preparing written assessments for leadership and attorneys.
• Collaborate with process innovation leadership on technology roadmap planning and prioritization.

Attorney Training and Technology Adoption

• Design and deliver practical training programs that integrate new technology into attorney workflows.
• Act as a resource during technology rollouts by answering questions, troubleshooting adoption challenges, and escalating issues as needed.
• Develop supporting materials such as quick reference guides, workflow documentation, and adoption trackers.
• Collect and synthesize attorney feedback on tool performance and usability, translating it into actionable input for vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Support change management by building relationships with attorney champions across transactional practice groups.

Implementation Support

• Participate in tool implementation projects from evaluation through rollout, contributing legal and practice-specific expertise.
• Track implementation milestones, document decisions, and maintain organized project records.

Requirements

Required

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school preferred; candidates without a JD but with substantial transactional legal experience will be considered.
• 1–2 years of legal experience in M&A, corporate transactions, real estate, or related areas (law firm, in-house, or government).
• Strong understanding of transactional concepts including deal structure, due diligence, contract negotiation, closing mechanics, and related documentation.
• Genuine interest in legal technology and AI, with knowledge of the space and a desire to influence its use.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and credibly to non-technical audiences, especially attorneys.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; capable of producing polished deliverables independently.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort using legal research platforms (e.g., Westlaw, Lexis).
• Ability to manage competing priorities, communicate proactively, and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Occasional travel required.

Preferred

• Hands-on experience with AI-assisted legal tools such as contract review platforms, due diligence tools, or generative AI applications.
• Experience in knowledge management, legal operations, practice innovation, or legal technology within a law firm or legal department.
• Familiarity with adult learning principles or formal training design; experience delivering technology training to professionals.
• Comfort with structured evaluation frameworks, vendor management, or technology procurement.
• Familiarity with pricing, alternative fee arrangements, or project management frameworks in a legal context.

Compensation & Benefits

The expected salary ranges by location are:

• California (Los Angeles): $90,000 - $120,000
• District of Columbia: $90,000 - $120,000
• Illinois (Chicago): $90,000 - $120,000
• Michigan Offices: $80,000 - $110,000
• Minnesota: $80,000 - $110,000
• Texas (Austin, Dallas, Houston): $90,000 - $120,000
• Texas (San Antonio): $80,000 - $110,000
• Wisconsin: $80,000 - $110,000

The benefits package includes competitive health, dental, and vision insurance; flexible paid time off and holiday leave; retirement savings plan with profit sharing; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; commuter benefits; personal and parental leave; wellness programs; mental health support; professional development opportunities; and various employee discounts and perks.

Location

This is a fully remote position open to candidates in all office locations across the United States.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, domestic partner relationship, physical characteristics, disability, or other protected characteristics under applicable laws. Reasonable accommodations are made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Additional Information

This job description outlines the essential duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the position but is not exhaustive. It does not include all supplemental duties or accommodations that may be made under applicable disability laws.