Innovation Counsel - Litigation

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Innovation Counsel to join their Practice Innovation team in Seattle. This role involves advancing practice-specific initiatives to maximize the value of innovation technologies and practices. The position requires collaboration with practice group leadership and other teams to drive best practices in leveraging legal technology.

Duties

• Support and provide input on legal technology adoption initiatives.
• Design and prepare playbooks for best practices in innovation technologies.
• Organize presentations, status reports, and executive briefings.
• Collaborate with leadership on initiative prioritization processes.
• Develop objectives, success metrics, and timelines for technology adoption.
• Analyze practice group workflows to identify improvement areas.
• Drive legal technology pilots and continuous improvements.
• Assist change management teams in developing communication campaigns.
• Maintain practice group-specific resources and automate efforts.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and firm applications.
• Ability to work extended hours and travel as required.
• 4+ years of applicable experience in legal practice or technology adoption.
• Active bar membership or registered in-house counsel status.
• Experience in cross-functional projects involving legal technology teams.

Education

• Juris Doctor or non-US equivalent.

Certifications

• Active member in good standing of the bar(s) in applicable jurisdictions.

Skills

• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and solve legal service delivery problems.
• Proficiency in building and growing business relationships.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on the bigger picture.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance and long-term care coverage.
• Backup care for children and adults.
• Generous parental leave and fertility benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation, two weeks of sick leave, and 10 paid holidays annually.

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