This is a permanent, full-time position.

About Us

Blank Rome is an Am Law 100 firm with 16 offices and nearly 750 attorneys who provide comprehensive legal and advocacy services to clients operating in the United States and around the world. Our professionals have built a reputation for their leading knowledge and experience across a spectrum of industries and are recognized for their commitment to pro bono work in their communities. Since our inception in 1946, Blank Rome’s culture has been dedicated to providing top-level service to all of our clients and has been rooted in the strength of our diversity and inclusion initiatives. Our commitment to our core values and dedication to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment, allows the firm to attract and retain the brightest in the industry.

Job Overview

The Senior AI & Innovation Strategist will play a pivotal role in driving innovation and value within the firm. Collaborating with the Innovation & Value Department, attorneys, clients, and practice groups, the Strategist will identify, adopt, and deploy cutting-edge technology solutions, including legal-specific generative AI applications. This role emphasizes relationship building and innovation, requiring a blend of legal technology expertise, research skills, and the ability to support and promote multiple practice solutions simultaneously.

In this role, the Strategist will enhance the firm’s utilization of practice technologies by developing practice-specific use cases, curated resources, and best practices. The consultant will continuously monitor the emerging legal AI technologies landscape, providing recommendations for new or enhanced solutions. Additionally, the Strategist will deepen user knowledge and skills for AI-related tools through diverse training mechanisms, collaborating closely with attorneys and practice group leaders to deliver training and support.

The Strategist will join a dynamic, solutions-oriented team dedicated to delivering value and excellence to the firm and its clients. Reporting to the Senior Practice Innovation & Client Solutions Manager, the Strategist will work closely with the Chief Innovation & Value Officer, Chief Information Officer, and other members of the Practice Innovation team. This role places a strong emphasis on relationship-building and client service, regularly interfacing with attorneys, firm leaders, and occasionally clients.

This role has a hybrid working arrangement. Potential candidates must live within commuting distance of a Blank Rome office to be onsite 3 days per week. In this role, you will report to the Senior Practice Innovation & Client Solutions Manager.

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with attorney practice groups, clients, and cross-functional teams to identify use cases and assist with the adoption and deployment of innovative technology solutions, including legal-specific generative AI applications. This includes understanding the specific needs of each group and tailoring solutions to meet those needs effectively.
• Participate in the development and implementation of group and one-on-one training sessions to educate attorneys and staff on the use of legal technologies and AI solutions. This involves creating comprehensive training materials, delivering engaging training sessions and maintaining the firm’s repository of AI training materials.
• Curate and develop a collection of materials, resources, and best practices to support the effective use of approved legal technologies and AI solutions. This includes maintaining an up-to-date repository of resources that can be easily accessed by attorneys and staff.
• Monitor the emerging legal AI technologies landscape and service delivery models to identify potential innovation opportunities. This involves staying abreast of the latest trends and advancements in legal technology and assessing their applicability to the firm.
• Identify attorney training opportunities by analyzing data and aligning with practice group goals and objectives. This involves assessing the training needs of different practice groups and developing targeted training programs.
• Provide support on other projects or duties as assigned. This includes being flexible and adaptable to take on various tasks as needed to support the innovation department's goals.
• Work additional hours as needed to fulfill job requirements.

The above essential functions represent the general nature and level of responsibilities for this position and is not intended to be an all-inclusive list. The firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion.

Skills/Qualifications

• JD degree or Master’s Degree in Library Science preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience as an attorney, paralegal, legal researcher, or legal innovation professional.
• Experience working with artificial intelligence applications required.
• Experience with standard legal, contract, data, and research resources, such as Kira, Intelligize, Lexis, Westlaw AI, Harvey, CoCounsel, SharePoint, Bloomberg Law, Lex Machina, Excel, Power BI, iManage, Foundation, and other related subscription services is preferred.
• Strong command of technology and a keen interest in innovation.
• Deep understanding and familiarity with legal documents such as court filings, agreements, and briefs
• Ability to work under time constraints and in a high-pressure environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to accuracy and detail.
• Strong organizational skills, adept at multi-tasking and prioritization.
• Service-oriented, team player, with initiative and problem-solving abilities.

General Expectations

• Promote positive work habits, including effective and timely communication, teamwork, and demonstrating respect for colleagues.
• Contribute to providing the highest quality of service to internal and external clients.
• Take appropriate initiative and ownership of job responsibilities while ensuring the assignments/job duties are performed successfully and on time.
• Understand and abide by firm policies and embrace firm values.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and work regularly scheduled hours.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time, type, and handle light lifting (files, copy paper, etc.) in a professional office environment.
• Comply with safe work practices including compliance with the firm’s COVID-19 policies and safety measures.

EEO Statement

Blank Rome is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital or family status, or any other status protected by law.

Our core values of respect for the individual, the community, and the law are clearly demonstrated in our ability to recruit and develop a diverse group of exceptionally talented attorneys and professional staff who enable us to best serve our clients and our communities.

About Blank Rome LLP

Blank Rome is an Am Law 100 firm with 16 offices and nearly 750 attorneys who provide comprehensive legal and advocacy services to clients operating in the United States and around the world. Our professionals have built a reputation for their leading knowledge and experience across a spectrum of industries and are recognized for their commitment to pro bono work in their communities. Since our inception in 1946, Blank Rome’s culture has been dedicated to providing top-level service to all of our clients and has been rooted in the strength of our diversity and inclusion initiatives. Our commitment to our core values and dedication to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment, allows the firm to attract and retain the brightest in the industry.

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