This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers.
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.
What You Will Do:- 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 .
Who You Are:- 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.
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Benefits and MoreAt Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:
- 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
This position is eligible for overtime: No
The Target Salary Range For This Position Varies By Location And Is Commensurate With Relevant Experience: $200,000.00 - $250,000.00
