Practice Innovation Manager

Ogletree Deakins•Los Angeles, CA

20h•$120,080 - $179,880

About The Position

We are seeking an innovative, analytical thinker to join our team as a Manager of Practice Innovation. This is a unique opportunity to lead cutting-edge generative AI, automation, and data science initiatives to transform the practice of law and drive efficiency for a large law firm. As a leader in the firm’s Practice Innovation team, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, leveraging advanced technology to deliver impactful solutions. This is an exciting leadership role with the opportunity to shape the future of legal service delivery at one of the top law firms in the country. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Practice Innovation, this position may be based in one of our national Ogletree offices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) or equivalent work experience in computer science, data science, or equivalent field.
At least 5 years’ experience developing and deploying AI-driven solutions, with proficiency in Python, experience building machine learning models, and working with generative AI.
At least 5 years’ experience with data visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms, developing actionable insights from complex datasets.
Demonstrated ownership of project outcomes (adoption, quality, cycle time, cost-to-serve) within assigned practice areas.
Experience leading cross-functional delivery teams (engineers, analysts, vendors) as a player/coach
Comfortable balancing hands-on work with mentoring and delivery management.
Experience delivering data/AI solutions on Azure, AWS, or GCP; familiarity with managed services, Docker, and CI/CD.
Hands-on LLM development (e.g., prompting/RAG) with vector databases (e.g., Pinecone) and orchestration tools (e.g., LangChain); familiarity with evaluation/safety techniques.
Experience working with APIs to integrate various data sources and third-party platforms into internal systems.
Experience with project management using Agile, Scrum, and Jira.
Experience in structuring data from unstructured legal documents and metadata.
Comfortable interacting with attorneys and taking on a prominent role, including presenting projects and providing training to clients and stakeholders.
Team player, customer service focused, and adept at multi-tasking and prioritization.
Initiative and problem-solving abilities with a focus on building it better and continuous improvement.
Keen interest in technology and innovation, and ability to quickly learn new platforms.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with legal technology solutions and understanding of law firm operations, including marketing, pricing, and client management, is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of innovation analysts, data scientists, and developers to deliver innovation initiatives aligned with the firm's strategy.
Design and implement AI-powered solutions that streamline workflows, improve data extraction, and enhance document automation for attorneys and staff.
Spearhead the development of scalable software solutions that automate and optimize data-related tasks, including the extraction, analysis, and visualization of data.
Collaborate with external vendors to acquire and integrate technology solutions that align with the firm’s innovation strategy.
Lead Agile and Scrum ceremonies, owning sprint-level planning, work assignment, and delivery tracking to meet defined timelines and commitments.
Document and maintain comprehensive requirements for all innovation projects, ensuring transparency and knowledge sharing.
Ability to design solutions that align with firm policies on confidentiality, privilege, data retention, and acceptable use of third-party AI tools.
Provide mentorship and training to team members, fostering a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and knowledge exchange.
Identify and evaluate opportunities for process improvements, optimizing existing technologies and workflows.
Partner with product owners to refine requirements, ensuring solutions are aligned with business objectives and deliver tangible value.
Assist with the extraction and transformation of unstructured data into structured formats, making it usable for various legal and operational needs.
Explore opportunities to utilize internal and external data sources to create efficiencies across multiple areas of the firm, including legal operations, marketing, pricing, and talent management.
Collaborate with attorneys, clients, and internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality, timely solutions that exceed expectations.

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Paid Sick Leave
a 401(k) matching program
Profit Sharing
Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage
Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program