Director of AI – Legal Innovation

Modern Family Law

Director of AI & Legal Innovation shaping AI-native workflows in legal services at Modern Family Law. Driving strategy and implementation for efficiency and compliance while managing diverse stakeholders.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeRemote • California, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $225,000 - $255,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute the firm’s AI and legal innovation roadmap.
Identify opportunities to improve legal workflows, client experience, and operational efficiency through AI and automation.
Evaluate emerging technologies, platforms, and vendors relevant to legal services delivery.
Lead design and implementation of AI-assisted legal workflows across the client lifecycle.
Collaborate with internal development teams and outside vendors to build scalable technology solutions.
Develop policies and governance frameworks for responsible AI usage within the firm.
Ensure compliance with confidentiality obligations, attorney-client privilege requirements, cybersecurity standards, and applicable professional responsibility rules.
Evaluate and manage relationships with AI, automation, and legal technology vendors.
Help lead organizational adoption of AI-enabled workflows and tools.
Develop internal training, education, and change-management initiatives.
Serve as an internal advisor and subject matter resource on AI capabilities, limitations, and best practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in technology, business, operations, legal technology, computer science, information systems, or related field.
5+ years of experience in AI implementation, workflow automation, digital transformation, product management, legal technology, operations strategy, or related fields.
Experience implementing or managing AI-enabled systems in a professional services, legal, healthcare, financial services, or other regulated environment.
Strong understanding of generative AI tools, automation systems, APIs, and workflow orchestration concepts.
Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional projects and operational change initiatives.
Excellent communication, organizational, and strategic thinking skills.
Familiarity with OpenAI, Anthropic, vector databases, prompt engineering, workflow automation platforms, document automation systems, CRM integrations, and client portal technologies preferred.
Understanding of legal ethics, confidentiality obligations, and professional responsibility considerations related to AI usage preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
HSA/FSA options
Short-term and long-term disability
Dental and vision care
Life insurance
401(k)
Vacation
Sick time
Access to an employee assistance program
Accident insurance
Disability insurance
Critical illness insurance
Long-term care insurance
Pet insurance
Commuter and transit benefits may be available in some locations

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Hard Skills & Tools

AI implementationworkflow automationdigital transformationproduct managementlegal technologyoperations strategygenerative AI toolsAPIsworkflow orchestrationdocument automation

Soft Skills

communicationorganizational skillsstrategic thinkingcross-functional project managementoperational change management