Legal Practice Analyst (Fully remote in Dykema Office Locations)
$90,000–$120,000 year
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Conduct structured evaluations of legal tech tools by testing functionality, assessing output quality, and producing written assessments for leadership. Research the legal tech landscape to make informed recommendations on adoption, piloting, or deprioritization of AI solutions within M&A, corporate, and real estate workflows. Design and deliver practical training programs for attorneys while serving as a go-to resource for troubleshooting adoption challenges and building relationships with practice group champions. This role sits at the intersection of legal practice and AI-driven innovation within Dykema's Knowledge & Innovation team, offering direct access to firm leadership to shape how transactional practices evolve through technology.
Required Qualifications
- JD from an ABA-accredited law school
- 1–2 years of legal experience in M&A, corporate transactions, real estate, or a closely related area
- Strong working knowledge of transactional concepts: deal structure, due diligence, contract negotiation, closing mechanics, and related documentation
- Genuine interest in legal technology and AI
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences, particularly attorneys, with clarity and credibility
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- High proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Comfort with legal research platforms (Westlaw, Lexis, or equivalent)
- Ability to manage competing priorities, communicate proactively, and work effectively across teams
- Occasional travel
Desired Qualifications
- JD is preferred but not required
- Direct experience with transactional legal work, whether through practice, a clerkship, or a law school clinic
- Hands-on experience with AI-assisted legal tools: contract review platforms, due diligence tools, generative AI applications in legal contexts
- Experience in knowledge management, legal operations, practice innovation, or legal tech in a law firm or legal department setting
- Familiarity with adult learning principles or formal training design; experience delivering technology training to professional audiences
- Comfort with structured evaluation frameworks, vendor management processes, or technology procurement
- Familiarity with pricing, alternative fee arrangements, or project management frameworks in a legal context
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