AI Project Attorney

Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

43d • $145,000 - $225,000 • Remote

About The Position

Orrick currently has an excellent opportunity for an AI Project Attorney. This position could be based in any of our U.S. offices and consideration given for 100% remote US locations.
The Role: The AI Project Attorney will support the adoption, integration, and utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) in the Firm’s delivery of legal services. This position is part of our Innovation team and collaborates across offices, business units, practice groups, and departments to execute on projects and initiatives. The role reports to the AI Innovation Attorney and works in close collaboration with all members of the Innovation team.

Requirements

• Juris doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited university or college and admission to practice in good standing in a US jurisdiction required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as an attorney in a law firm or comparable legal environment.
• Strong technical skills and aptitude, including familiarity with generative AI, large language models, and machine learning in the practice of law.
• Experience building and developing generative AI workflows, use cases, and prompts for the practice.
• Experience with driving and supporting the adoption of legal technology.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to present complex ideas to attorneys, managers, clients, and the public in layman's terms.
• Familiarity with best practices and technology to manage workflows, documents, and communications.
• Developed analytical, project management, prioritization, and organization skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently with good judgment, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and quickly prioritize projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively at all organizational levels.
• Flexible team player with ability to approach problems with a sense of ownership, enthusiasm, and innovation.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, coupled with a positive outlook; public relations and diplomacy skills must be excellent.
• Availability to travel as necessary.
• Desire and ability to work beyond the position's written duties and assist on other projects and initiatives, as needed.

Responsibilities

• AI Use Case and Workflows
• Develop and build generative AI workflows, use cases, and prompts for the practice of law, including identifying agentic use cases
• Create use case materials for different practice areas, roles, and phases of matters and engagements
• Expand prompt, workflow, and example libraries, including leading projects to identify content for inclusion and driving utilization by lawyers
• Collaborate with practice group innovation and practice support attorneys on the adoption and utilization of generative AI in their respective groups
• Training and Knowledge Sharing
• Train lawyers and timekeepers on AI, including 1:1 sessions, and serve as a subject-matter resource
• Help with the development and delivery of hands-on workshops, design-thinking sessions, roundtables, and other learning opportunities on AI and practice use cases
• Support efforts to build and maintain generative AI communities of practice across the firm, including project managing efforts to develop and scale technology ambassadors in practice groups
• Tool Expertise and Support
• Develop and maintain a robust understanding of the Firm's practice-related generative AI tools, including features, functions, limitations, enhancements, and roadmaps
• Assist with the development of best practices and other programs to help drive teams and tasks to the "right" resources
• Assist in vetting, piloting, and supporting the onboarding, rollout, and adoption of technology to support the legal practice
• Stay apprised of market changes, model updates, and best practices in the AI space
• Additional Responsibilities
• Assist in communicating and consulting with clients on AI, generative AI, and other legal tech solutions for the practice
• Develop and maintain case studies for use in marketing and business development
• Contribute content to firm communications, submissions, portal pages and other resources relating to Innovation and legal technology

Benefits

• We offer a full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life; robust mental well-being programs; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short- and long-term disability and industry leading parental leave benefits, health savings account contributions (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, and a 401K program.
• This role will receive compensated time off through our Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree