Sr. Practice Innovation Analyst

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Job description

Position Summary:
We are seeking a Senior Practice Innovation Analyst to join our Practice Innovation team. This role will be instrumental in driving the development, testing, and deployment of cutting-edge generative AI ("GenAI") solutions across the firm. The successful candidate will partner closely with internal stakeholders, third party vendors, as well as with internal and external developers to lead the development and implementation of GenAI tools to enhance the firm's innovation capabilities and improve service delivery. This role will ensure the firm remains at the forefront of technological advancements in the legal industry. This position may be remote, however, the successful candidate must reside in a state where the firm has a physical office.

Essential Functions:
Help lead the development, testing, and deployment of generative AI solutions, including proprietary firm tools to support various legal and operational functions.

Lead pilots for new AI-based tools and platforms, working closely with vendors, developers, and practice groups to ensure successful integration into the firm's workflows.

Collaborate with developers to design and implement GenAI tools tailored to the firm's needs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance standards.

Partner with practice groups and business leaders to identify high-value opportunities for GenAI, focusing on tools that enhance client service, operational efficiency, and innovation-driven revenue generation.

Evaluate and test emerging GenAI technologies, providing thought leadership on their potential impact on the legal industry and the firm's competitive positioning.

Monitor the performance of GenAI pilots, track usage metrics, and assess ROI to support decision-making on future technology investments.

Assist with developing strategies to monetize GenAI solutions, creating business models for client-facing tools and services.

Act as a key liaison between the innovation team and IT, ensuring smooth deployment, scalability, and integration of AI tools within the firm's infrastructure.

Provide internal training and support to ensure firm-wide adoption of generative AI solutions, including creating user guides, conducting workshops, marketing solutions, and offering ongoing support.

Ensure GenAI initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, and contribute to the firm's overall strategic goals in innovation and technology.

Create robust requirements, documentation, and training materials.

Develop best practices and guidelines to ensure the optimal use of GenAI solutions.

Requirements:
Specific ExperienceBachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.

3+ years of experience with GenAI development or similar legal technology roles, with a focus on piloting and deploying AI-driven solutions.

Strong knowledge of GenAI platforms, AI model development, and natural language processing (NLP) tools.

Experience leading pilot projects for new technologies and partnering with external developers to integrate AI tools into business operations.

Familiarity with programming languages (e.g., Python) and AI model development frameworks.

Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders.

Experience working in a law firm or with legal professionals is a plus.

Experience with Jira and Scrum is a plus.

Initiative and problem-solving abilities with a focus on building it better and continuous improvement.

A passion for staying ahead of industry trends in AI and technology, with a focus on continuous learning and applying new insights to real-world challenges.

General:
Analytical: Excellent critical thinking, organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and technical skills with the ability to manage/coordinate multiple work streams simultaneously

Research: Gathers data, analyzes information, and recommends solutions skillfully

Communication: Listens actively and seeks clarification, when needed. Responds to inquiries quickly, with professionalism and tact. Writes clearly and informatively.

Customer Service: Elevated level of responsiveness; must be able to respond quickly and effectively to questions and requests from all levels, both internally and externally

Independence: Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a cross-functional team. Ability to self-start and take the appropriate initiative daily. Self-motivated and independent, able to work with a minimum of supervision.

Attention to detail: Ability to pay close attention to detail, occasionally for prolonged periods of time and under restrictive deadlines, and complete assignments logically and accurately

Initiative: Takes independent actions and reasonable risks; asks for and offers help when needed.

Dependability: Follows instructions and responds to management direction. Willing to commit to additional hours, when necessary, to reach firm objectives.

Responsibility: Good steward of the firm's systems, data and information, ability to maintain confidentiality.

Please note, we are not working with outside recruiters for this position.

Benefits:
In accordance with California's amended labor code as stated in Senate Bill 1162, the expected salary range for this California position is between $107,000 and $118,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. This position qualifies for the benefits below.

Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including: 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, Teladoc (24/7 access to a doctor by phone or online video), Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.

Firm Overview:
Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Premier client service, as outlined in the firm's Client Pledge, is one of the firm's top priorities and a cornerstone of its core values. Best Law Firms has named Ogletree Deakins a "Law Firm of the Year" for 13 consecutive years. In the 2024 edition, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its "Law Firm of the Year" in the Employment Law - Management category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 950 attorneys located in 56 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including many of the Fortune 50 companies in the U.S.

We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments and strongly encourage the interest of diverse candidates in the firm.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

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