Innovation Counsel - Litigation

BCG Attorney Search; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

HSA/FSAs

Parental leave

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Palo Alto, CA seeks an Innovation Counsel to advance practice-specific initiatives and maximize the value of innovation technologies within the Practice Innovation team. The role involves collaborating with diverse groups to drive best practices in leveraging legal technology.

You will design playbooks, organize executive briefings, and partner with leadership to prioritize initiatives and measure success in technology adoption, aiming to enhance efficiency across practice

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate or non-US equivalent is required.
• Active bar membership or registered in-house counsel status.
• 4+ years of experience in legal practice or technology adoption.
• Experience with cross-functional projects involving legal technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide attorney-level input on legal technology adoption initiatives.
• Design playbooks for best practices in innovation technologies.
• Organize presentations, status reports, and executive briefings.
• Collaborate with leadership on initiative prioritization processes.
• Develop objectives and success metrics for technology adoption.
• Analyze practice group workflows to improve efficiency.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Relationship building

Education

Juris Doctorate or non-US equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Innovation Counsel to join their Practice Innovation team in Palo Alto, CA. The role involves advancing practice-specific initiatives to maximize the value of innovation technologies and practices. The Innovation Counsel will collaborate with various teams to drive best practices in leveraging legal technology.

Duties

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

Requirements

• 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.
• Understanding of large law firm financial and work allocation processes.

Education

• Juris Doctorate or non-US equivalent.

Certifications

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

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and firm applications.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and solve legal service delivery problems.
• Experience with technology usage data and metrics.
• Ability to build and grow business relationships.

Benefits

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