About the role

  • Serving as a connection point and conduit between the firm’s lawyers, clients, and the Technology & Information Services Department
  • Ensuring the firm’s technology systems, tools, and services effectively meet the needs of Latham’s practicing attorneys and clients
  • Assisting in developing technical strategies to improve efficiency
  • Making recommendations for integrating applications and technology solutions into the practice group’s workflow
  • Staying abreast of advancements in generative artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies
  • Providing updates and analysis of new technologies and industry trends to firm management and practice group leadership
  • Looking for opportunities to leverage existing and emerging technologies into specific practices
  • Assisting with pilot and proof of concept programs
  • Working with Technology & Information Services Department management and firm leadership to recommend strategic deployment of efficient processes, technology-related policies, software tools, and other technology-assisted solutions
  • Fostering strategic relationships with industry organizations, innovation thought leaders and third-party vendors
  • Assisting with communications between practicing lawyers, local technology teams, and the global technology support services group
  • Participating in, and contributing to, various technology-related working groups and committees
  • Communicating with the attorney population by preparing and delivering technology presentations and training related to strategic technology deployments and projects

Requirements

  • Possess an understanding of product development and management, including user personas, user stories, scoping, requirements documentation, roadmap planning, UI/UX concepts, and user testing
  • Demonstrate proficiency in enterprise PC applications, including MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio
  • Display knowledge of LegalTech product categories
  • A JD or equivalent, as well as admission to a relevant state bar
  • Experience as a practicing lawyer in a law firm or in a legal operations role
  • Experience in a technology role, preferably

Benefits

  • Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
  • A pension plan
  • Wellness programs
  • Employee discounts
  • Global Affinity Groups providing a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice and an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests

Job title

Innovation Attorney

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

Location requirements

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