Director of AI – Legal Innovation

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Director of AI & Legal Innovation shaping AI-native workflows in legal services at Modern Family Law. Driving strategy and implementation for efficiency and compliance while managing diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute the firm’s AI and legal innovation roadmap.
  • Identify opportunities to improve legal workflows, client experience, and operational efficiency through AI and automation.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies, platforms, and vendors relevant to legal services delivery.
  • Lead design and implementation of AI-assisted legal workflows across the client lifecycle.
  • Collaborate with internal development teams and outside vendors to build scalable technology solutions.
  • Develop policies and governance frameworks for responsible AI usage within the firm.
  • Ensure compliance with confidentiality obligations, attorney-client privilege requirements, cybersecurity standards, and applicable professional responsibility rules.
  • Evaluate and manage relationships with AI, automation, and legal technology vendors.
  • Help lead organizational adoption of AI-enabled workflows and tools.
  • Develop internal training, education, and change-management initiatives.
  • Serve as an internal advisor and subject matter resource on AI capabilities, limitations, and best practices.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in technology, business, operations, legal technology, computer science, information systems, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in AI implementation, workflow automation, digital transformation, product management, legal technology, operations strategy, or related fields.
  • Experience implementing or managing AI-enabled systems in a professional services, legal, healthcare, financial services, or other regulated environment.
  • Strong understanding of generative AI tools, automation systems, APIs, and workflow orchestration concepts.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional projects and operational change initiatives.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and strategic thinking skills.
  • Familiarity with OpenAI, Anthropic, vector databases, prompt engineering, workflow automation platforms, document automation systems, CRM integrations, and client portal technologies preferred.
  • Understanding of legal ethics, confidentiality obligations, and professional responsibility considerations related to AI usage preferred.

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • HSA/FSA options
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Dental and vision care
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Vacation
  • Sick time
  • Access to an employee assistance program
  • Accident insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Critical illness insurance
  • Long-term care insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • Commuter and transit benefits may be available in some locations