Practice Innovation Attorney

Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, and share our clients’ goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee.

The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”. 

Job Summary

The Practice Innovation Attorney will play a pivotal role in advancing the firm’s broader innovation objectives by identifying high-value opportunities to improve legal work, translating practice needs into practical technology- and GenAI-enabled solutions, and leading the adoption of new solutions by attorneys and legal professionals. The role will help shape how emerging technologies are evaluated, developed, and incorporated into legal practice in ways that are practical, scalable, responsible, and aligned with firm priorities.

Reporting to the Manager of AI and Innovation, the Practice Innovation Attorney will advise and collaborate with practice group leadership, attorneys, knowledge management professionals, IT, legal engineers, and external vendors to identify opportunities, define requirements, develop and validate solutions, and drive adoption across the firm. The role requires a strong understanding of legal practice, particularly litigation with a preferred focus on Labor & Employment, demonstrated familiarity with legal AI and GenAI tools (e.g., Harvey, Westlaw AI, Lexis+ AI, CoCounsel, or similar platforms), and the ability to translate complex technology capabilities into practical applications for legal professionals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Practice Discovery and Use-Case Strategy

• Engage practice leaders, attorneys, and business professionals to identify recurring challenges, inefficiencies, and opportunities for innovation and AI-enabled improvement.
• Evaluate and prioritize opportunities based on practice value, feasibility, risk, scalability, and alignment with firm priorities.
• Map current and future-state legal workflows and define practical requirements for selected solutions.
• Develop recommendations for how GenAI and other emerging technologies can improve legal workflows, client service, and the delivery of legal services.

Solution Design and Validation

• Translate legal and business requirements into clear use cases, workflows, and functional requirements.
• Partner with legal engineers, knowledge management, IT, and vendors to develop, test, and refine solutions.
• Design and conduct legal workflow testing, including output review, issue identification, and documentation of appropriate use and limitations.
• Help develop safeguards, guidance, and escalation paths for responsible use of AI and other emerging technologies.

Adoption and Practice Engagement

• Lead adoption efforts for assigned tools and use cases, including demonstrations, targeted training, coaching, communications, and workflow integration.
• Collaborate with HR Learning and Professional Development teams to integrate innovation and AI initiatives into onboarding, attorney development, and ongoing learning programs.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to practice leaders and knowledge management on the responsible and effective use of firm-approved AI and GenAI tools.
• Develop practical playbooks, prompt guidance, examples, and quick-reference resources to facilitate effective use and adoption.
• Establish feedback channels and use adoption and user feedback data to improve solutions, workflows, and user experience.

Market Awareness and Continuous Improvement

• Monitor legal AI capabilities, developments in professional responsibility guidance, and relevant changes in legal service delivery.
• Assess new platform features and recommend whether and how they should be introduced into firm workflows.
• Share lessons learned and reusable approaches through the Innovation Center of Excellence and other appropriate firm forums.
• Identify emerging opportunities and advise firm leadership on trends, capabilities, and potential applications that advance firmwide innovation objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 5 years of legal practice experience or equivalent experience in legal technology, legal operations, or legal innovation roles.
• Demonstrated experience with legal AI and GenAI platforms (e.g., Harvey, Westlaw AI, Lexis+ AI, CoCounsel, or similar tools).
• Strong understanding of legal workflows, litigation processes, and how emerging technologies can be applied to common legal tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities, develop practical recommendations, and lead cross-functional initiatives from concept through adoption.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to advise and influence diverse audiences and translate complex technical concepts into practical guidance.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments and practice groups, with strong judgment and project leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in labor and employment law or litigation practice.
• Experience with change management or technology adoption initiatives in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Familiarity with eDiscovery platforms, document management systems, and legal research databases.
• Prior experience working with legal innovation or practice technology teams.
• Experience leading cross-functional technology, process improvement, or AI adoption initiatives.

Competencies & Skills

• Innovation & Strategic Thinking: Ability to identify high-value opportunities, assess emerging capabilities, and connect technology initiatives to firmwide priorities and legal practice needs.
• Legal Technology & GenAI Fluency: Deep familiarity with the legal AI ecosystem and an understanding of how GenAI and other technologies can be integrated into legal workflows and practice management systems.
• Solution Design & Execution: Ability to translate practice needs into clear use cases, requirements, workflows, and practical solutions, and to drive initiatives through validation and adoption.
• Advisory & Influence: Trusted advisor who can engage senior stakeholders, communicate recommendations clearly, and build alignment across practice groups and business functions.
• Communication & Presentation: Exceptional ability to communicate complex technology concepts in plain language and effectively demonstrate tools and use cases to legal professionals.
• Judgment & Risk Awareness: Strong judgment regarding responsible AI use, legal ethics, information governance, and appropriate safeguards and escalation paths.
• Collaboration & Relationship Building: Proven ability to work cross-functionally with attorneys, IT, leadership, legal engineers, and vendors to achieve strategic goals.

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Reporting Structure & Work Arrangement

This position reports under the AI and Innovation Group. The Practice Innovation Attorney will work closely with practice group leaders, knowledge management attorneys, IT, legal engineers, and firm leadership on a day-to-day basis.

This role may require occasional travel to firm offices for in-person demonstrations, targeted training, or other innovation initiatives and is eligible for a hybrid or remote work arrangement in accordance with firm policy.

For NY City, San Francisco and Los Angeles metro area, the expected salary range for this position is between $165,500 and $193,250.  This position is also eligible for annual bonuses.   The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. 

Jackson Lewis offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account
• firm-paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Employee assistance program and other benefits

For Illinois, the expected salary range for this position is between $151,750 and $177,000.  This position is also eligible for annual bonuses.   The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. 

Jackson Lewis offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account
• firm-paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Employee assistance program and other benefits

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.