Research & Litigation Services Attorney – Artificial Intelligence
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About the Role
The Research & Litigation Services Attorney Artificial Intelligence (AI Attorney) is an integral part of Lathams Litigation Services team. This role will be responsible for providing legal advice, strategic consulting, and training services on legal issues related to generative artificial intelligence and the law, while monitoring current legal AI developments and informing attorneys of significant events through emails, bulletins, and other appropriate means. This role will be located in any of our Latham and Watkins offices. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Other key responsibilities include:
- Using Westlaw, Lexis, and other research platforms, including those harnessing artificial intelligence, to provide high-level legal research, analyzing strategies, and interpreting trends with respect to AI-related issues across jurisdictions
- Actively participating in internal firm working groups and practice teams focused on artificial intelligence; attending conferences, seminars, and Continuing Legal Education courses to remain current in case law and industry developments relating to emerging technologies
- Researching judicial statements, court standing orders, and jurisdictional trends regarding the use of artificial intelligence, including transcript review and panel attendance
- Collaborating with Innovation and Technology Solutions Attorneys, Practice Support, eDiscovery, Litigation Services, Research & Library, Ethics, and Knowledge Management attorneys, and business services colleagues across the firm to develop repositories, best practices, trainings, thought leadership, and additional offerings
- Maintaining familiarity with and effectively leveraging emerging and innovative technologies
Wed love to hear from you if you:
- Possess effective communication skills, both written and verbal
- Exhibit a demonstrated ability to think creatively and provide strategic support to firm leadership
- Demonstrate extensive knowledge of the concepts and principles of artificial intelligence as it relates to legal matters
And have:
- A JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school
- Admission to at least one US state bar
- A minimum of four (4) years of relevant law firm experience as an innovation and/or practicing attorney
Benefits & Additional Information
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Lathams comprehensive benefit program which includes:
- Healthcare, life and disability insurance
- A generous 401k plan
- At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
- Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
- Professional Development programs
- Employee discounts
- And more!
Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.
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