AI & Innovation Project Manager

Liebert Cassidy Whitmore; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Los Angeles seeks an AI & Innovation Project Manager to enhance their use of artificial intelligence in legal services. The role involves collaboration with various departments to implement AI strategies, ensuring effective training and adoption of new technologies. The ideal candidate will have strong legal experience and project management skills, contributing to the firm's innovation efforts.

Benefits

401(k) Profit Sharing Plan

Performance-based bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in legal innovation or technology.
• Direct experience evaluating and implementing legal tech or AI platforms.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage an AI implementation roadmap.
• Identify, evaluate, and pilot AI tools for legal services.
• Guide departments in applying AI to daily work.

Skills

Communication

Change Management

Project Leadership

Education

Juris Doctor

Project Management Certification

Tools

Lexis+AI

ChatGPT

Harvey

Job description

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Base pay range

$110,000.00/yr - $135,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus and Sign-on bonus

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Executive Director at Liebert Cassidy Whitmore

The AI & Innovation Project Manager will be responsible for identifying, guiding, and supporting the firm’s use of artificial intelligence across legal and operational areas. This role works closely with the Executive Director to help establish AI as a standard part of how the firm operates and delivers legal services.

The AI & Innovation Project Manager will work with the Executive Director, Firm Managing Partner, Practice Group Leaders, Department Heads, and Managers to identify AI opportunities, support training and rollout, and partner with IT on implementation. They will also help guide the firm’s active AI Committee, contributing to strategy, momentum, and cross-departmental coordination.

The ideal candidate brings strong legal industry experience, practical knowledge of AI tools, and the communication and change management skills needed to help professionals work confidently with new technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage an AI implementation roadmap in collaboration with firm leadership
• Identify, evaluate, and pilot AI tools that support legal services, internal workflows, and firm operations
• Communicate clearly across all levels of the firm, helping build understanding and adoption of AI-related tools and strategies
• Develop and deliver internal training on AI usage, including prompt engineering and risk mitigation strategies
• Guide departments in applying AI to daily work, providing hands-on support and implementation guidance
• Serve as a key contributor to the firm’s AI Committee and support related innovation and process improvement initiatives
• Monitor industry developments and provide leadership with updates on trends, risks, and opportunities
• Support firmwide innovation efforts and special projects as directed by the Executive Director

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in legal innovation, operations, knowledge management, or legal technology within a law firm setting
• Direct experience evaluating and implementing legal tech or AI platforms
• Strong project leadership and change management skills, with the ability to coordinate, communicate, and train across functions
• Familiarity with legal practice workflows and internal support functions
• Proven success introducing new tools and technologies to diverse stakeholders
• Familiarity with platforms such as Lexis+AI, ChatGPT, Harvey, or other emerging tools
• Project management or process improvement certification preferred
• Juris Doctor or substantial experience collaborating with attorneys preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan
• Performance-based bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and AD&D

For more information about our firm and the exciting career opportunities we offer, please visit our website at https://www.lcwlegal.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Liebert Cassidy Whitmore is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Liebert Cassidy Whitmore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This position operates in an office environment, requiring the ability to sit for extended periods and work on a computer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal, Project Management, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Law Practice and Legal Services

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