Innovation Attorney - Litigation

BCG Attorney Search; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Life and disability insurance

FSA/HSA

401(k) plan

PTO

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Washington, DC seeks an Innovation Attorney to advise lawyers, matter teams, clients, and practice groups on how innovative legal technologies align with workflows to boost value, insights, efficiency and productivity.

You will partner with litigation groups to deploy GenAI and other tools, tailor templates and workflows, and act as a liaison for clients on AI projects while staying current with industry trends.

Qualifications

• JD or equivalent with admission to the relevant state bar.
• Minimum two years of experience as a practicing lawyer or in legal operations; litigation experience required.
• Proficiency with technology, legal technology, and artificial intelligence.
• Experience in strategic legal technology projects preferred.
• Knowledge of litigation matter lifecycle preferred.
• Familiarity with techniques to increase legal tech adoption desirable.
• Experience in business analysis, solution design, or client-facing roles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to stakeholders.
• Strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Effective team player in diverse environments.

Responsibilities

• Partner with litigation practice groups to optimize legal service delivery using GenAI and other technologies.
• Replicate practice group successes by applying learned lessons across teams.
• Configure legal technologies to meet practice group needs, including developing templates and workflows.
• Identify opportunities to enhance technology solutions for clients and practice groups.
• Serve as a liaison for clients on AI projects, ensuring alignment with client guidelines.
• Implement outreach initiatives to increase lawyer engagement with technologies.
• Collaborate on projects with various firm teams and departments.
• Stay informed on legal industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Communicate with vendors to maintain strong relationships and information exchange.
• Protect sensitive and confidential information.
• Align working hours to support global teams and partners.

Skills

Legal tech adoption

Technical communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Customer service

Adaptability

Detail-oriented

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Innovation Attorney in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia. This role involves advising lawyers, matter teams, clients, and practice groups in litigation, aligning innovative legal technologies with workflows to enhance value, insights, efficiency, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Partner with litigation practice groups to optimize legal service delivery using GenAI and other technologies.
• Replicate practice group successes by applying learned lessons across teams.
• Configure legal technologies to meet practice group needs, including developing templates and workflows.
• Identify opportunities to enhance technology solutions for clients and practice groups.
• Serve as a liaison for clients on AI projects, ensuring alignment with client guidelines.
• Implement outreach initiatives to increase lawyer engagement with technologies.
• Collaborate on projects with various firm teams and departments.
• Stay informed on legal industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Communicate with vendors to maintain strong relationships and information exchange.
• Protect sensitive and confidential information.
• Align working hours to support global teams and partners.

Requirements

• JD or equivalent, admission to the relevant state bar.
• Minimum two years of experience as a practicing lawyer or in legal operations; litigation experience required.
• Proficiency with technology, legal technology, and artificial intelligence.
• Experience in strategic legal technology projects preferred.
• Knowledge of litigation legal matter lifecycle preferred.
• Familiarity with techniques to increase legal tech adoption desirable.
• Experience in business analysis, solution design, or client-facing roles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to stakeholders.
• Strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Effective team player in diverse environments.
• Education: JD or equivalent.
• Certifications: Admission to the relevant state bar.
• Skills: Design thinking and project implementation skills; Technical communication skills; Customer service and problem-solving mindset; Teamwork and adaptability; Detail-oriented and organized.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness plan.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings account.
• 401(k) plan and profit sharing plan.
• Substantial Paid Time Off (PTO) program.