Knowledge & Innovation Counsel

Jobtailor

California (MO)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 190,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States seeks a senior Knowledge & Innovation Attorney to lead the Innovation function for assigned practice groups. You will build relationships with attorneys to understand workflows, deliver knowledge assets, and guide AI tool usage across the matter lifecycle.

The role emphasizes prompt customization, training delivery, and mentoring of junior staff, with a strong track record in leading AI or knowledge-management initiatives.

Qualifications

JD from an accredited university.
Minimum 6 years of practice or knowledge-management experience.
Experience aligned with the assigned practice.
Strong interest in AI platforms (Harvey, Claude, ChatGPT, CoCounsel, Copilot).

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for the Innovation function within assigned practice groups.
Build relationships with attorneys to understand workflows and knowledge gaps.
Deliver substantive legal and AI-tool training to associates.
Structure and curate precedents, playbooks, and institutional knowledge.
Mentor Knowledge & Innovation Attorneys or analysts.

Skills

AI Platforms familiarity

Prompt Engineering

Knowledge Management

Training & Facilitation

Legal Technology Tools

Data Analysis

Workflow Design

User Adoption Strategies

Communication Skills

Independent Judgment

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Practical Law

Practical Guidance

Litigation Analytics Tools

Brief Analyzers

Deal Closing Tools

Data Extraction Tools

Job description

Serve as the primary point of contact and face of the Innovation function within assigned practice groups
Build relationships with attorneys to understand workflows, substantive needs, and knowledge gaps
Provide associates with relevant knowledge assets and practice solutions
Identify high-value use cases and contribute to design and deployment of AI and technology solutions
Guide attorneys on AI tools and technology solutions across the matter lifecycle
Customize prompts and workflows and translate practice needs into requirements for the Applied AI team
Deliver substantive legal and AI-tool training through group and one-on-one sessions
Structure and curate precedents, playbooks, and institutional knowledge
Monitor AI, legal technology, and substantive practice developments
Create and distribute current-awareness updates
Analyze usage data and attorney feedback to identify training and development opportunities
Support broader innovation projects and collaborate with international offices
Mentor Knowledge & Innovation Attorneys or analysts
Represent practice-group AI and knowledge priorities to leadership and management
Set priorities for AI and knowledge initiatives within assigned practice groups

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from accredited university
At least six (6) years of practice experience and/or knowledge management experience
Substantive knowledge and practice experience directly aligned with the assigned practice
Demonstrated interest in and working familiarity with AI platforms such as Harvey, Claude, ChatGPT, CoCounsel, and Copilot
Experience with practice technology and knowledge platforms such as Practical Law, Practical Guidance, litigation analytics tools, brief analyzers, deal closing tools, document automation tools, and data extraction tools
Ability to translate practice group needs into requirements for prompts, agents, and workflows
Ability to partner effectively with attorneys and the technology team
Strong communication and facilitation skills, with experience delivering training and driving user adoption
Experience or aptitude structuring and curating legal knowledge and work product for effective use, including by AI systems
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities using data
Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment
Strong problem-solving skills and commitment to responsive, service-oriented user support
Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
Ability to learn new concepts and skills quickly
Prior experience mentoring, training, or supervising junior attorneys or professional staff
Demonstrated track record leading AI or knowledge management initiatives
Experience creating or refining prompts, agents, or workflows using AI tools is a plus

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in AI and legal technology solutions, with a strong ability to translate practice needs into actionable requirements. Proven track record in mentoring, training, and managing knowledge assets to enhance legal workflows and user adoption.

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