Legal Innovation Analyst

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.

The Legal Innovation Analyst is an integral part of Latham’s Technology & Innovation team. This role will be responsible for supporting the Special Technical Projects section, while collecting, organizing, analyzing, and visualizing data to support technical projects overseen by the Manager of Legal Innovation and broader team initiatives. This role will be located in our Global Services Office based in downtown Los Angeles. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence. 

Other key responsibilities include:

• Creating and maintaining automated and semi‑automated workflows, and performing manual tasks as needed when full automation is not feasible
• Testing features and workflows within the firm’s AI and legal technology tools, particularly Harvey, and documenting results while providing feedback
• Supporting research and development efforts to identify opportunities for AI enhancement and understand system limitations
• Staying current with advances in artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and legal technology applications
• Working closely with the Manager of Legal Innovation to ensure alignment with broader AI innovation objectives
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains 
  

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrate the ability to learn and apply new technologies quickly, with a willingness to develop expertise in emerging AI tools and platforms
• Exhibit the ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment
• Possess strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys, technology colleagues, and administrative staff

And have:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in technology roles or other business services positions requiring significant technical skills, preferably

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 Latham’s 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
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

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