Legal AI Specialist

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Legal AI Specialist Job Details:

Snell & Wilmer, a nationally recognized firm with 500+ attorneys throughout the Western United States, is seeking a Legal AI Specialist to lead the evaluation, implementation, optimization, and development of artificial intelligence solutions across legal practice groups and administrative functions. The position is hybrid, based out of our Phoenix, AZ office, and reports directly to the Director of Applications, Development, and Automation.

This innovative role will serve as an internal resource on AI platforms such as Harvey, Lexis+ AI, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, vLex, CoCounsel, and others.  You will have the opportunity to support AI adoption, refining attorney workflows, and enhancing internal operations through effective AI integration.  We are committed to providing high-quality legal services while maintaining a culture of professionalism, innovation, and collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of legal technology and a passion for transforming workflows through AI, driving efficiency, and enhancing AI operations and service delivery.

Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Assess, select, and implement AI applications for legal and administrative workflows.
• Collaborate with attorneys, staff, and business teams to identify automation opportunities and improve workflows.
• Monitor tool usage, gather feedback, and report on tool performance, efficiency metrics, and ROI.
• Develop training materials, including support documents, user guides, and change management materials.
• Ensure compliance with firm and client requirements for ethics, security, and data governance.
• Stay current on developments and emerging AI technologies and trends and vendor offerings to inform firm strategy.
• Liaise with vendors for product demos, pilots, licensing, and performance evaluation.

 

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Legal Studies, Business, or a related field (JD or Master’s degree preferred, but not required).
• At least 3 years of experience in a law firm or professional services environment, with exposure to legal technology and AI tools.
• Knowledge of current AI platforms used in legal settings and an understanding of compliance, governance, and training associated with AI.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage with a variety of stakeholders.
• Proven experience in technology training, process improvement, and change management.
• Strong understanding of legal practice and administrative operations in a law firm.
• Ability to simplify complex technical concepts and demonstrate AI tool benefits to non-technical users.
• Experience fostering cross-functional collaboration and leading successful technology adoption initiatives.

Snell & Wilmer offers a competitive performance-based compensation and a generous benefits package starting on your first day. The benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401K/profit sharing, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, paid time off including vacation time, personal time, and sick time where appropriate.   Snell & Wilmer values the principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Be Seen, Be Heard, Be Valued, Belong.

Snell & Wilmer is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.