AI Project Attorney
About The Position
Orrick is hiring an AI Project Attorney to support the adoption, integration, and use of artificial intelligence in the Firm’s delivery of legal services. The role is part of the Innovation team and collaborates across offices, business units, practice groups, and departments to execute projects and initiatives. It reports to the AI Innovation Attorney and works closely with the rest of the Innovation team. The position develops generative AI workflows, use cases, and prompts for legal practice; creates practice-area and matter-specific materials; and expands libraries of prompts, workflows, and examples. It also supports training and knowledge sharing, including hands-on workshops and communities of practice. The attorney maintains expertise in the Firm’s practice-related AI tools, supports technology evaluation and adoption, and contributes to client consultations, case studies, and Firm communications related to innovation and legal technology. The position may be based in any U.S. office, with consideration for candidates working 100% remotely from U.S. locations. Travel may be required as necessary. Orrick describes itself as a global law firm focused on Technology & Innovation, Energy & Infrastructure, Finance, and Life Sciences & HealthTech, with offices in more than 25 markets.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited university or college.
- Admission to practice in good standing in a U.S. jurisdiction.
- At least three 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 legal practice.
- Experience building and developing generative AI workflows, use cases, and prompts for legal practice.
- Experience driving and supporting the adoption of legal technology.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex ideas to attorneys, managers, clients, and the public in layman’s terms.
- Familiarity with best practices and technology for managing workflows, documents, and communications.
- Analytical, project management, prioritization, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently with good judgment, manage multiple tasks, and prioritize projects quickly.
- Ability to collaborate at all organizational levels.
- Flexibility, ownership, enthusiasm, and an innovative approach to problem-solving.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, a positive outlook, and excellent public relations and diplomacy skills.
- Availability to travel as necessary.
- Desire and ability to assist with work beyond the position’s written duties and contribute to other projects and initiatives as needed.
Responsibilities
- Develop and build generative AI workflows, use cases, and prompts for legal practice, 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 identifying content for inclusion and driving utilization by lawyers.
- Collaborate with practice group innovation and practice support attorneys on generative AI adoption and utilization.
- Train lawyers and timekeepers on AI, including through one-to-one sessions, and serve as a subject-matter resource.
- Help develop and deliver hands-on workshops, design-thinking sessions, roundtables, and other learning opportunities on AI and legal practice use cases.
- Support generative AI communities of practice across the Firm, including project-managing efforts to develop and scale technology ambassadors in practice groups.
- Develop and maintain a robust understanding of the Firm’s practice-related generative AI tools, including their features, functions, limitations, enhancements, and roadmaps.
- Assist in developing best practices and programs to direct teams and tasks to appropriate resources.
- Assist with vetting, piloting, onboarding, rollout, and adoption of technology that supports legal practice.
- Stay apprised of market changes, model updates, and best practices in AI.
- Assist with client communications and consultations concerning AI, generative AI, and other legal technology solutions for practice.
- Develop and maintain case studies for marketing and business development.
- Contribute to Firm communications, submissions, portal pages, and other resources relating to innovation and legal technology.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
- Mental well-being programs.
- Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
- Short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Parental leave benefits.
- Health savings account contributions, where applicable under the medical plan.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- 401(k) program.
- Flexible Time Off program.
- Paid holidays.
- Possible annual discretionary merit bonus based on Firm and individual performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
