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Latham & Watkins

AI Services Attorney

Latham & Watkins, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Base pay range $160,000.00/yr - $220,000.00/yr

Senior Business Services Recruiting Specialist at Latham & Watkins About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.

About The Role

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Services Attorney is an integral part of Latham’s AI vision. This role will be responsible for operationalizing AI‑powered solutions to support case teams throughout the full lifecycle of a matter—from client outreach through trial and appeal or deal closing—while partnering with attorneys across practice groups to identify areas where AI support could improve efficiency, clarity, or speed of execution. This role will be located in our New York or Los Angeles office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in‑office presence.

Responsibilities

Serving as a dedicated resource for litigation or transactional attorneys seeking AI support, offering responsive, high‑touch assistance with prompt design, refinement, and execution tailored to specific litigation or transactional tasks

Assisting litigation or transactional practice groups in adopting AI‑enabled workflows through proactive outreach and hands‑on support —developing and executing AI prompts that align with case strategy, matter objectives, and jurisdictional nuances

Working collaboratively across practice groups to gather feedback, assess needs, and identify new opportunities for specialized AI‑driven support

Standardizing and scaling successful AI solutions across litigation or transactional practice groups in close collaboration with the firm’s Innovation Attorneys and other Technology and Information Services stakeholders, as well as with the firm’s practice group and global leadership

Actively participating in technology‑related working groups, interdisciplinary practice group management teams, prompting support cohorts, and emerging technology pilots, while collaborating with the Innovation Attorneys to prepare and deliver technology presentations and trainings related to creative and practical uses for AI in litigation practice, and assisting in the development of web content that highlights strategies for leveraging AI throughout each litigation phase

Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

Qualifications

Demonstrate outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal

Exhibit an ability to think creatively and provide strategic support to firm leadership

Possess extensive knowledge of the concepts and principles of artificial intelligence as it relates to legal matters

Thrive in a service‑oriented environment, bringing responsiveness, reliability, and a proactive mindset to support litigators and cross‑functional teams

A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a law firm as an innovation and/or practicing litigation or transactional attorney

Demonstrated interest in legal technology, innovation, and/or AI tools, and experience in prompt design or AI project work, preferably

A JD degree from an American Bar Association (ABA)-accredited law school

Admission to a relevant U.S. state bar

Benefits

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.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Legal

Industries: Law Practice

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