Legal Practice Analyst (Fully remote in Dykema Office Locations)

Dykema•Minneapolis, MN

13d•$80,000 - $120,000•Remote

About The Position

Dykema Gossett, PLLC is hiring an experienced Legal Practice Analyst for its Knowledge & Innovation team. This early-career role focuses on transactional practices, particularly M&A/corporate and real estate, and combines substantive legal knowledge with evaluation and implementation of AI-driven technology. The position is fully remote and open to candidates in all Dykema office locations. The analyst contributes to the firm’s AI-first technology strategy by researching legal technology, evaluating tools for transactional workflows, and making recommendations. The role also designs and delivers practical attorney training, supports technology adoption and change management, gathers user feedback, and participates in implementation projects from evaluation through launch. The position is not a traditional attorney track and offers exposure to firm leadership and strategy-level discussions. Occasional travel is required. Compensation varies by location, with stated ranges from $80,000 to $120,000. Dykema offers a comprehensive benefits package supporting employees’ personal and professional well-being.

Requirements

Minimum 1–2 years of legal experience in M&A, corporate transactions, real estate, or a closely related area, in a law firm, in-house, or government setting.
Strong working knowledge of transactional concepts, including deal structure, due diligence, contract negotiation, closing mechanics, and related documentation.
Genuine interest in legal technology and AI, including engagement with developments in the field and a desire to help shape the firm’s use of these technologies.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and credibly to non-technical audiences, particularly attorneys.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to produce polished deliverables independently.
High proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort using legal research platforms such as Westlaw, Lexis, or equivalents.
Ability to manage competing priorities, communicate proactively, and work effectively across teams.
Occasional travel required.
Substantive legal knowledge and transactional experience; a JD is preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
Hands-on experience with AI-assisted legal tools, such as contract review platforms, due diligence tools, or generative AI applications in legal contexts.
Experience in knowledge management, legal operations, practice innovation, or legal technology in a law firm or legal department.
Familiarity with adult learning principles or formal training design, and experience delivering technology training to professional audiences.
Comfort with structured evaluation frameworks, vendor management processes, or technology procurement.
Familiarity with pricing, alternative fee arrangements, or project management frameworks in a legal context.

Responsibilities

Research legal technology and evaluate tools, making informed recommendations on adoption, pilots, or deprioritization.
Assess AI and technology solutions for M&A and real estate workflows, including due diligence, contract analysis, deal management, and closings.
Test new tools, assess output quality and limitations, and prepare written assessments for leadership and attorney decision-makers.
Partner with the Manager, Process Innovation and the CKIO on technology roadmap planning and prioritization.
Design and deliver practical, workflow-integrated technology training for attorneys.
Support attorneys during tool rollouts by answering questions, troubleshooting adoption challenges, and escalating issues as appropriate.
Develop quick reference guides, workflow documentation, and adoption trackers for technology implementations.
Gather and synthesize attorney feedback and translate it into actionable input for vendors and internal stakeholders.
Build relationships with attorney champions across transactional practice groups to support change management.
Contribute legal and practice-specific expertise to tool configuration, testing, and launch phases.
Track implementation milestones, document decisions, and maintain organized project records.