Practice Innovation Attorney

TruLegal (formerly TRU Staffing); United States; Remote; USD 145,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

TruLegal is seeking a Practice Innovation Attorney to bridge legal practice and technology. You will partner with attorneys, clients, and technical teams on AI adoption, data analytics, workflow automation, and document automation initiatives.

The role emphasizes translating legal needs into practical tech solutions, driving attorney engagement, and delivering innovative services within a remote, US-based setting.

Qualifications

• J.D. with progressive law firm experience.
• Demonstrated AI innovation expertise and project management skills.
• Ability to translate legal needs into technical solutions and drive adoption.
• Experience collaborating with attorneys, clients, and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Bridge legal practice and technology to identify innovative tools and workflows.
• Lead adoption of data analytics and AI platforms with best-practice guidance.
• Coordinate requirements and deliverables for document automation projects.
• Manage agile projects with the Firm’s PMO to ensure timely outcomes.
• Educate attorneys on emerging technologies and foster adoption.

Skills

AI & data analytics

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Legal technology

Communication

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Lucid

Miro

Contract Express

Job description

TruLegal is representing a major AmLaw firm seeking a Practice Innovation Attorney to help attorneys identify and implement innovative technologies and processes that improve legal service delivery. This role will bridge legal practice and technology, partnering directly with attorneys, clients, and technical teams on AI and data analytics adoption, workflow automation, emerging technology evaluation, document automation, and other innovation initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a J.D., law firm experience, substantial AI innovation expertise, strong project management skills, and the ability to translate legal and business needs into practical technology solutions while driving attorney engagement and adoption. This is a remote position, however candidates must live within commuting distance to any of our client's offices.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Translating Legal and Business Needs into Technical Solutions

• Collaborate with attorney practice teams to deeply understand legal workflows and client service models, leveraging legal & technical expertise to recommend optimal technology or process improvements.
• Increase adoption of Data Analytics and AI platforms by demonstrating best practices and insights on applicable use cases.
• Serve as a liaison between attorneys and Information Services teams, translating legal and business requirements into actionable specifications for solution design and implementation.
• Manage the collection of business requirements and final deliverables for document automation projects using tools such as Contract Express or similar platforms.
• Contribute to use case identification and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver RPA solutions that enhance legal service delivery and operational efficiency.

Innovation with Legal Technology

• Utilizing legal experience, developing creative use cases for existing Firm technologies and building compelling business cases for new tools that support legal practice innovation.
• Develop a strong understanding of advanced technologies and trends in the industry as they pertain to law firms; and demonstrate knowledge of the range of technologies available to deliver superior legal services.

Project Management and Agile Delivery

• Manage projects using agile methodologies and support the development of requirement specifications in coordination with the Firm’s PMO.
• Ensure timely delivery of solutions that meet legal and business objectives.

Technology Evaluation and Adoption

• Identify, evaluate, and recommend best-in-class legal technology tools that align with the Firm’s strategic imperatives and enhance attorney efficiency.
• Develop subject matter expertise in technologies relevant to legal practice and workflow optimization.

Attorney Engagement and Education

• Educate attorneys on emerging technologies and foster a feedback loop to continuously improve adoption and effectiveness.
• Promote engagement through presentations at practice group meetings, participation in Firm events, and one-on-one attorney consultations.

Relationship Building

Build strong relationships across practice groups, administrative teams, external networks, and with clients to support collaborative innovation and service excellence.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Juris Doctorate with demonstrated progressively responsible work experience in a law firm, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proven aptitude to learn new software applications.
• Strong Internet research skills. Demonstrated ability to use legal and financial research systems.
• Experience with visual collaboration and diagramming software such as Lucid or Miro.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and be detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and communication skills both oral and written.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects to meet deadlines.
• Outstanding creativity; flexibility and persistence; motivation and energy with the ability to work with little supervision and collaborate with other members of the team.
• Ability to work overtime when needed. Work occasionally requires more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position.
• Ability to demonstrate impeccable integrity in personal and fiduciary matters.
• A tolerance for uncertainty and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects with minimal supervision.
• Strong project management skills. Project and team management experience with attention to detail and a willingness to "roll up sleeves" and operate at whatever level is needed to accomplish tasks.
• Ability to coordinate the activities of department resources.
• Thorough understanding of technologies that can be applied to firm operations and enhance working efficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to employ software at the power-user competence level.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.
• Ability to exercise discretion with confidential and sensitive information.
• Must be able to perform essential duties of the position with time constraints and interruptions.
• A strong client service approach and team orientation.
• Demonstrate good judgment, tact, and flexibility under pressure in a mixed-matrix environment with many stakeholders and potentially competing priorities.
• Familiar with the assigned practice groups, industries, and/or geographies.

Expected salary for this role is $145,000 - $195,000, commensurate with experience, training, skills, qualifications, and other market factors.

Job ID: 7621