Practice Innovation Specialist

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Orrick is seeking a Practice Innovation Assistant in Chicago to support attorneys with administrative, operational, and legal practice tasks while driving innovation across the firm. The role emphasizes digital fluency, technology coaching, and end-to-end ownership of initiatives.

Responsibilities include coordinating calendars, managing engagements, optimizing workflows with Firm tools (Microsoft 365, Copilot, Power BI), and partnering with IT and support teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3–7 years of professional experience in a professional services, consulting, technology, or corporate environment.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills; proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365; ability to quickly master new tools and technologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to produce concise, high-quality deliverables.
• Independently manages workload, meets deadlines, and exercises sound judgment in prioritizing urgent vs. non-urgent matters.
• Responds with urgency and effectiveness in fast-paced, high-stakes situations—demonstrating ownership and accountability for outcomes.
• Ability to work in-office at least three days a week, and the ability to work overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Proactively coordinates administrative details for assigned attorneys, anticipating needs and resolving issues.
• Engages with the Team Support Center and Workflow Coordinators to manage requests and determine ownership.
• Acts as a resource for firm processes, best practices, and trade-offs to support decision-making.
• Coach attorneys and peers on firm technology, including Microsoft 365, Copilot, Power Automate, Power BI, and emerging AI tools.
• Handle engagement setup, document preparation, and client-facing materials to exacting standards.
• Own projects from intake to execution, communicating status, risks, and outcomes to stakeholders.
• Participate in firm initiatives to drive process improvements and adoption of new technologies.
• Support continuous learning and collaboration within the team through knowledge sharing.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Mentoring others

Education

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)

Tools

Microsoft 365

Copilot

Power BI

GenAI / AI platforms

Job description

Orrick is seeking a Practice Innovation Assistant in Chicago to support attorneys with administrative, operational, and legal practice tasks while driving innovation across the firm. The role emphasizes digital fluency, technology coaching, and end-to-end ownership of initiatives.

Responsibilities include coordinating calendars, managing engagements, optimizing workflows with Firm tools (Microsoft 365, Copilot, Power BI), and partnering with IT and support teams.