Practice Innovation Attorney Litigation NonBillable

kay search group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an elite Global AM 100 Law Firm as a Practice Innovation Attorney. This hybrid role focuses on enhancing legal service delivery through innovative tools and processes, collaborating within a dynamic Knowledge & Innovation team to drive efficiency and best practices in a top-tier legal environment.

Benefits

Full Benefits

401K

Health & Wellness Programs

Hybrid Work Flexibility

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Restructuring, Regulatory, or Litigation at a large law firm.
• Strong interest in legal technology and innovation.
• Ability to translate practice needs into actionable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor to attorneys in the Restructuring and other practice groups.
• Design and implement solutions to enhance practice efficiency.
• Evaluate and assess legal tech products for applicability in legal practice.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Innovation

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION: Practice Innovation Attorney (Litigation; Non-Billable)

COMP PACKAGE: Base up to 260k + Bonus, Full Benefits, 401K, Health & Wellness Programs, Hybrid Work Flexibility, and More

ORGANIZATION: Elite, Innovation-Driven Am Law 100 Global Law Firm

LOCATION: NYC, NY (Hybrid)

Summary for Practice Innovation Attorney (Litigation):

Join an elite Global AM 100 Law Firm as a Practice Innovation Attorney within a growing and collaborative Knowledge & Innovation team. This hybrid role focuses on enhancing legal service delivery through smart workflows, legal tech, and process improvements—starting with the high-impact Restructuring Department. Ideal for a forward-thinking attorney eager to shape the future of practice efficiency in a top-tier law firm environment.

Responsibilities for Practice Innovation Attorney (Litigation):

• Serve as a strategic advisor and thought partner to attorneys in the Restructuring and other practice groups to assess needs and identify opportunities for innovation.
• Design and implement solutions to enhance practice efficiency, including workflows, process improvements, and legal technology integrations.
• Collaborate with K&I attorneys, Practice Managers, technologists, and assistants to build and deliver innovative tools and knowledge resources.
• Evaluate and assess legal tech products (e.g., AI, automation, data analytics) for applicability and effectiveness in legal practice.
• Drive awareness and adoption of K&I initiatives by piloting new products and championing innovative practices.
• Provide training and guidance to attorneys on using legal tech tools and knowledge platforms.
• Assist with precedent resource requests and knowledge maintenance.
• Partner with Professional Development & Training on lawyer training initiatives.
• Support additional K&I projects and cross-functional initiatives as needed.

Requirements for Practice Innovation Attorney (Litigation):

• Juris Doctor degree required; 5+ years of experience in Restructuring, Regulatory, or Litigation practice at a large law firm.
• A passion for improving legal service delivery and a strong interest in legal technology and innovation.
• Ability to serve as a liaison between attorneys and technical teams—translating practice needs into actionable solutions.
• Strong project management and communication skills with the ability to lead initiatives from concept through implementation.
• Highly organized, proactive, and team-oriented with a change-agent mindset.
• Familiarity with emerging legal technologies and digital transformation trends in the legal industry.