Scott+Scott is actively hiring a Director of Artificial Intelligence to join our team.
The Director of Artificial Intelligence is responsible for leading the firm’s strategic, practical, and responsible adoption of AI technologies to improve attorney productivity, quality of work, and operational efficiency. This role focuses on high-impact, cost-effective solutions that integrate seamlessly into existing workflows while maintaining strict standards for confidentiality, ethics, and client trust.
This hands-on position serves as the central point of coordination for AI use across the firm—partnering closely with attorneys, IT, risk, and administrative leadership—without requiring a large, dedicated AI staff.
Key Responsibilities
AI Strategy & Prioritization
- Develop and maintain a realistic, firm-appropriate AI roadmap focused on near- and medium-term value.
- Identify practical AI use cases for partners, associates and staff (e.g., research, drafting, review, intake, knowledge management).
- Advise firm leadership on where AI should—and should not—be used.
Governance, Risk & Professional Responsibility
- Create and maintain firmwide AI policies covering acceptable use, confidentiality, data handling, and attorney supervision.
- Ensure AI tools and workflows comply with professional responsibility rules, client guidelines, privacy laws, and security requirements.
- Partner with General Counsel, Risk, and IT Security to assess new tools and mitigate exposure.
Tool Selection & Implementation
- Evaluate, pilot, and deploy commercially available AI and legal-tech solutions with a strong emphasis on ROI and vendor stability.
- Provide scalable, supportable solutions.
- Oversee contracts, renewals, and vendor performance for AI-enabled tools.
Attorney Enablement & Change Management
- Translate AI capabilities into clear, attorney-friendly guidance and workflows.
- Design and deliver training tailored to partners, associates, and staff.
- Address skepticism by setting realistic expectations and emphasizing judgment, not replacement.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Practice Group Leaders to embed AI into daily legal work.
- Coordinate with IT, case teams, and the firm’s Innovation Group.
- Support client conversations related to firm AI policies and responsible use.
Measurement & Continuous Improvement
- Track adoption, efficiency gains, and risk indicators for AI tools.
- Make data-driven recommendations on expanding, modifying, or sunsetting solutions.
- Stay informed on legal-industry AI trends and competitors, without chasing hype.
Required Experience & Education
- 7–10 years of experience in legal technology, innovation, IT leadership, or a closely related field.
- Hands-on experience deploying AI or advanced legal-tech tools in a professional services or regulated environment.
- Proven ability to balance innovation with risk management and budget constraints.
- Knowledge of U.S. and international legal industry workflows, confidentiality requirements, regulatory obligations, and attorney culture.
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (JD, MS, MBA, or equivalent) is preferred.
- Candidate must reside in one of the following states where Scott+Scott Attorneys At Law LLP maintain an established business presence: AZ, CA, CT, DE, MD, NE, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, VA and WA.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience developing internal technology governance or usage policies.
- Familiarity with generative AI tools used for legal research, drafting, and document analysis.
- Demonstrated success driving adoption among attorneys with varying levels of technical comfort.
Compensation
The annual salary range for this Hourly, Non-Exempt, OT eligible position is $175,000 – $230,000.
Salary determination will depend on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
Benefits
Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP offers a generous package of benefits with the intention of providing their employees with programs and resources that can improve their quality of life.
The following benefits create added value to the work experience and make us a premier employer:
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- HSA
- Firm provided Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage
- Life Insurance
- Supplemental Insurance coverage for Accident, Hospital and Critical Illness
- Pet Insurance
- Care service resources for children and adults
- 401K with Matching
- Parental Leave @ 100% pay
- Additional Paid Family Leave
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 10 paid holidays observed throughout the calendar year
Equal Opportunity Policy Statement
Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Contact: Emily Turner, Director of Human Resources: [email protected].