Innovation Solutions Lawyer

Goodwin • Washington, DC

1d • $200,000 - $250,000

About The Position

The Innovation Solutions Lawyer is a member of the Knowledge & Innovation team, working at the intersection of law, technology, and process design to transform how legal work is performed and legal services are delivered. They are a former practicing attorney with big-law litigation experience who brings legal judgment, creativity, and technical fluency to build governed, practice-ready solutions. They will work closely with the K&I Lawyers, practice groups, developers and other Digital & Technology members to design, build, and deploy solutions that elevate and expedite the performance of legal tasks and delivery of legal services.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school required.
• A minimum of 4 years prior experience in a litigation/disputes/investigations practice in a large law firm or inhouse legal department.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related analytical field is advantageous in addition to legal qualifications.
• 2+ years of experience in legal technology, product implementation, consulting, or AI-enabled workflows preferred.
• Familiarity with low-code/no-code platforms (e.g., Power Automate, Copilot Studio) a plus.
• Experience or strong familiarity with Generative AI tools, prompt engineering, their application in legal workflows, and related ethical/usage considerations required.
• Skills and experience with SharePoint, Microsoft Excel, Teams, Box, iManage, Tableau (or QlikView, Microsoft Power BI) and Microsoft Office.
• Proven ability to apply legal reasoning and judgment to technology-enabled workflows; comfortable engaging directly with partners and lawyers at all levels on practice-specific requirements.
• Strong understanding of large law firm workflows and professional obligations; able to translate legal reasoning into structured, technology-driven processes.
• Professional maturity, initiative, and intellectual agility; a self-starter who contributes ideas and takes ownership of outcomes.
• Experience configuring automation, workflow, or AI tools in a professional services setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with comfort engaging lawyers and technologists.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to learn new applications.
• Strong interpersonal skills, customer orientation, and ability to influence across teams and practice groups and communicate effectively with all levels of the firm in a professional manner.
• Project management skills and ability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize and execute tasks, multitask and meet deadlines.
• Ability to effectively manage work to high quality standards, with a meticulous eye for detail.
• Accountable, assumes responsibility for quality and timeliness of his/her work.
• Within scope of position, works independently using sound judgment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with members of the Knowledge & Innovation team, technical staff, and users at the firm.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support the Knowledge & Innovation group in executing the firm’s strategy to advance legal practice efficiency and client service delivery through innovative solutions.
• Partner with K&I Lawyers and practice group attorneys to translate legal and business requirements into functional, compliant workflows in firm-approved AI and legal tech platforms.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and feedback sessions with attorneys and paralegals to validate product direction.
• Design workflows, prototypes, and wireframes for digital solutions, working closely with the appropriate K&I and Digital & Technology team members.
• Test and refine digital solutions based on user feedback to ensure they are practice-ready and scalable, serving as the first-line technical lead during pilots and rollouts.
• Document all builds, configurations, and prompts, and define success criteria to ensure responsible AI use and data governance standards are met.
• Develop training materials, documentation, and other user-facing support resources for the digital solutions.
• Monitor performance, analytics, and user adoption to drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain expertise in the firm’s core practice applications and generative AI legal technologies.
• Stay current on generative AI and legal technology and industry trends to keep the firm at the forefront of responsible technology use.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement & Savings Plan
• Emergency back-up child and adult care
• Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Employee recognition and reward programs
• Employee wellness and assistance programs
• Employee discounts and perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior