Innovation Lawyer - Litigation

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Innovation Lawyer – Litigation to join our team in a dynamic international law firm. As a member of our Innovation Department, you will design and scale practice-specific workflows, contribute to knowledge management initiatives, support strategic planning, and help drive adoption of emerging tools. This role requires strong legal acumen, comfort with evolving technology, and the ability to translate practice needs into practical, scalable solutions.

Responsibilities include:

Partnering with litigation attorneys to identify and implement high-value applications of generative AI and other innovative technology

Designing, promoting, and scaling practice-specific, AI-enabled workflows in collaboration with colleagues across the firm s Innovation Department

Gathering feedback, assessing needs, and identifying opportunities to streamline core litigation activities through responsible AI use

Participating in practice group management teams and technology-focused working groups, and leading or supporting pilots of emerging AI solutions

Serving as a conduit between the Innovation Department and Reed Smith Legal Solutions on matters affecting litigation attorneys

Acting as a change champion for litigation practices through ongoing engagement, coaching, and reinforcement with attorneys and group leaders

Performing other duties as assigned.

We are seeking someone with:

J.D. from an American Bar Association (ABA)-accredited law school or an equivalent law degree from a non-U.S. institution

Minimum of five years of experience as a litigation attorney in a law firm, or as an innovation attorney with a focus on litigation practices

Experience designing or implementing practice-specific workflows, training, or change initiatives that improve efficiency and client service

Experience working with generative AI or legal technology tools in support of litigation practices

Ability to translate litigation-focused legal experience into practical, AI-enabled solutions

Proficiency in communicating and presenting complex ideas to diverse audiences

Ability to adapt to evolving technologies and client needs

Demonstrated use of sound judgment and discretion when making decisions in dynamic and complex environments

Highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities, projects, and competing deadlines

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