Innovation Attorney – Litigation

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

. Collaborate with litigation attorneys and business services professionals to identify and implement opportunities for generative AI and legal technology across litigation workflows .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $250,000 - $350,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in legal technology and generative AI applications, with a strong foundation in litigation practices and project management. Proven ability to drive adoption of innovative tools and develop structured knowledge resources for legal workflows.

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Juris Doctor (J.D.)Litigation Practice ExperienceGenerative AI Tools ProficiencyProject Management SkillsPrompt Engineering Understanding

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Hard Skills

Litigation StrategyMotion PracticeDiscoveryTrial PreparationCourt FilingsAI/ML ConceptsLegal AI Tools ProficiencyDocument ReviewPredictive AnalyticsAI-Assisted Drafting

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingLeadership in Adoption Efforts

Tools & Technologies

E-Discovery PlatformsAI-Assisted Legal ResearchGenerative AI PlatformsLitigation Technology Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Industry Keywords

Legal TechnologyGenerative AILitigation WorkflowsResponsible AI GovernanceQuality-Assurance Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with litigation attorneys and business services professionals to identify and implement opportunities for generative AI and legal technology across litigation workflows
Configure and test AI-powered platforms and litigation technology tools
Develop, test, and refine prompts for litigation workflows
Drive adoption through training sessions, workshops, and hands-on demonstrations
Gather practitioner feedback and refine AI-enabled solutions
Serve as a trusted resource for litigation attorneys by translating legal expertise into technology solutions
Contribute to responsible AI governance, acceptable use policies, and quality-assurance processes
Develop documentation, playbooks, best practices, and prompt libraries
Convert litigation precedents, brief banks, motion templates, and practice playbooks into structured knowledge resources
Collaborate with Knowledge & Innovation, IT, and other stakeholders on firm-wide AI strategy, tool selection, vendor evaluations, and pilot programs
Monitor legal technology and generative AI developments to improve litigation efficiency

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (J.D.) required
Minimum of 3–5 years of substantive litigation practice at a major law firm
Experience including case strategy, motion practice, discovery, depositions, trial preparation, and court filings
Demonstrated interest in and aptitude for legal technology, innovation, or AI applications in legal practice
Fluency with generative AI tools, including large language models and AI-assisted drafting platforms
Understanding of prompt engineering concepts
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong project management skills
Ability to build trusted, collegial relationships across litigation practices
Demonstrated ability to lead adoption efforts and overcome resistance to new tools and processes
Proficiency with legal AI tools such as e-discovery platforms, AI-assisted legal research, document review, or predictive analytics tools
Proficiency in AI/ML concepts, large language models, and their practical application

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package
Hybrid work arrangement