McGuireWoods Consulting · 22 hours ago
AI Systems Analyst
US-IL-Chicago
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$110K/yr - $167K/yr
4+ years expMcGuireWoods is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Artificial Intelligence (AI) Systems Analyst to join their Innovation and AI Department. The role involves developing strategies for AI adoption, collaborating with attorneys to implement AI solutions, and managing AI use cases to enhance firm operations and client services.
ConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Develops and executes strategies for driving AI adoption, addressing technical barriers and user experience challenges. Facilitates the continuous improvement of training techniques based on lessons learned
Identifies existing work processes that would benefit from AI enhancement and builds AI-automated workflows
Conducts regular 1:1 meetings with attorneys to address complex AI-related challenges and develop tailored solutions
Collaborate with attorneys to identify areas within their practice where AI is particularly useful and help design and implement AI solutions
Create and deliver short-form content addressing common issues, advanced use cases, and frequently asked questions
Oversees and manages AI use cases, considering technical feasibility and limitations, to deliver recommendations, feedback, and metrics in accordance with firm AI strategy
Evaluates AI use cases and makes recommendations in support of firm AI goals that will influence the strategy of the Innovation & AI department
Oversees AI pilot onboarding and offboarding of attorneys and business professionals when evaluating new AI technology. Prepares recommendations following pilot evaluations for senior leadership
Proactively communicates with attorneys, vendors, and the IT department to understand and diagnose use case successes and shortcomings, resolve technical issues related to AI use cases, and deliver constructive feedback to align with firm AI strategy
Ensures that use case information is well documented, including technical specification and limitations, and escalates findings at team meetings
Anticipates and addresses potential technical challenges around attorney use cases
Analyzes new AI functionalities, assessing their technical implications and compatibility with firm systems, and educates attorneys on their use
Manages tasks related to use case testing under project and milestone deadlines
Analyzes new functionalities upon release to understand computability with particular use cases and firm AI strategy and to educate attorneys on how to use
Manages and executes processes pertinent to assessing trends, themes, and issues across use cases, and escalates observations during team meetings
Oversees the regular assessment of processes that measure the effectiveness of firmwide AI strategy, considering technical feasibility and resource constraints
Researches enterprise and specialized AI solutions on the market to compare/contrast functionalities and suitability
Manages and updates information related to the firm’s inventory of AI/ML and GenAI technology, including technical specifications and compatibility details
Provides input and experience to guide firmwide AI decision making, raising awareness of potential technical limitations and risks
Assists in collecting information needed to respond to client AI inquiries
Prepares summaries of work that the team has performed, including qualitative and quantitative data
Qualification
Required
College degree or relative work experience
Requires 4+ years law firm or in-house legal experience
Requires 2+ years of AI experience
Experience working with attorneys and familiarity with legal work, combined with a strong understanding of technology, AI, and its applications in the legal field
Ability to establish effective working relationships across organizational boundaries, to include the IT department, legal groups, general counsel and other administrative teams
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work under high pressure with tight schedules and deadlines
Excellent communication, customer service and organizational skills
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to see problems in larger organizational context
Goal oriented and motivated team player with strong conflict resolution skills
Growth mindset with willingness to learn and take direction
Detail oriented
Professional demeanor
Excellent interpersonal skills and patience working with others
Ability to travel or work evenings and weekends when necessary
Capable of grasping new concepts without prior experience
Company
McGuireWoods Consulting
McGuireWoods Consulting is a PR & communications company offering economic development services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Ford Graham
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