AI Services Attorney

Latham & Watkins LLP • New York, NY

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Services Attorney is an integral part of Latham’s AI vision. This role will be responsible for operationalizing AI-powered solutions to support case teams throughout the full lifecycle of a matter—from client outreach through trial and appeal or deal closing—while partnering with attorneys across practice groups to identify areas where AI support could improve efficiency, clarity, or speed of execution . This role will be located in our New York or Los Angeles office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Requirements

• Demonstrate outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
• Exhibit a demonstrated ability to think creatively and provide strategic support to firm leadership
• Possess extensive knowledge of the concepts and principles of artificial intelligence as it relates to legal matters
• Thrive in a service-oriented enviornment, bringing responsiveness, reliability, and a proactive mindset to support litigators and cross-functional teams
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a law firm as an innovation and/or practicing litigation or transactional attorney
• Demonstrated interest in legal technology, innovation, and/or AI tools, and experience in prompt design or AI project work, preferably
• A JD degree from an American Bar Association (ABA)-accredited law school
• Admission to a relevant U.S. state bar

Responsibilities

• Serving as a dedicated resource for litigation or transactional attorneys seeking AI support, offering responsive, high-touch assistance with prompt design, refinement, and execution tailored to specific litigation or transactional tasks
• Assisting litigation or transactional practice groups in adopting AI-enabled workflows through proactive outreach and hands-on support —developing and executing AI prompts that align with case strategy, matter objectives, and jurisdictional nuances
• Working collaboratively across practice groups to gather feedback, assess needs, and identify new opportunities for specialized AI-driven support
• Standardizing and scaling successful AI solutions across litigation or transactional practice groups in close collaboration with the firm’s Innovation Attorneys and other Technology and Information Services stakeholders, as well as with the firm's practice group and global leadership
• Actively participating in technology-related working groups, interdisciplinary practice group management teams, prompting support cohorts, and emerging technology pilots, while collaborating with the Innovation Attorneys to prepare and deliver technology presentations and trainings related to creative and practical uses for AI in litigation practice, and assisting in the development of web content that highlights strategies for leveraging AI throughout each litigation phase
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

Benefits

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees