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Use MyCase (or similar), Notion, Zoom/Teams, Slack, and AI-assisted discovery tools. * Appear in ... Led by Founding Attorney Adam Burke, our firm prides itself on its zealous representation ...

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How much do ai attorney jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for ai attorney in the United States is $108,160.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,000.00 and $130,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Ai Attorney vs Legal Tech Specialist?

AspectAi Attorney
Required CredentialsLaw degree, bar admission, knowledge of AI law
Work EnvironmentLaw firms, corporate legal departments, AI-focused legal startups
Employer & Industry UsageLegal industry integrating AI tools, legal tech companies
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding legal roles involving AI and technology

While both Ai Attorneys and Legal Tech Specialists work at the intersection of law and technology, Ai Attorneys focus on applying AI to legal practice, requiring legal credentials and expertise in AI law. Legal Tech Specialists typically have a background in technology or law and focus on implementing and managing legal software solutions. The main difference lies in their primary focus: Ai Attorneys practice law with AI tools, whereas Legal Tech Specialists develop and support those tools.

What are AI Attorneys?

AI Attorneys are specialized legal professionals who work with artificial intelligence technologies in the legal field. Their responsibilities may include advising clients on AI-related regulations, ensuring compliance with evolving laws, and addressing ethical concerns surrounding the use of AI. They may also assist in drafting contracts, handling intellectual property issues, and representing organizations in matters involving AI systems. Increasingly, AI Attorneys work alongside technologists to bridge the gap between law and technology, ensuring that AI applications operate within legal and ethical frameworks.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an AI Attorney, and why are they important?

To thrive as an AI Attorney, you need a solid legal background with expertise in technology law, intellectual property, and data privacy, typically supported by a law degree and bar admission. Familiarity with AI development, machine learning concepts, and legal research tools such as Westlaw or LexisNexis is often required, along with certifications in technology law or data ethics. Strong analytical thinking, ethical judgment, and clear communication skills set exceptional candidates apart in this role. These competencies are crucial for effectively advising clients, navigating emerging legal challenges, and ensuring compliance in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence.

How does an AI Attorney typically collaborate with software engineers and legal teams to develop effective legal tech solutions?

AI Attorneys work closely with both legal experts and software engineers to translate complex legal requirements into actionable features for AI-driven legal tools. They participate in regular meetings to review product development, provide feedback on legal compliance, and ensure the technology adheres to relevant laws and ethical standards. This role often involves bridging communication gaps by explaining legal concepts in technical terms and vice versa, making strong collaboration and communication skills essential. Such teamwork not only drives innovation but also helps ensure that legal tech solutions are reliable and user-friendly.
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Infographic showing various Ai Attorney job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 66% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 31% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $108,160 per year, or $52 per hour.

Director, Attorney AI Learning & Strategy

Mwe

Boston, MA

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago


Job description

Build your big career with the firm that does Big Law, Better. McDermott Will & Schulte is a leading global law firm that brings together more than 1,700+ lawyers and 1,400 business professionals. We celebrate excellence, collaboration, and community and have been recognized as a top workplace by USA Today, Fortune, The American Lawyer, Vault and others. We are also certified by Great Place to Work.

At McDermott, we don't just invest in your future, we accelerate your career - wherever it may lead. That includes supporting you both in and outside of the office.

With us, you'll find:

  • A firm where everyone belongs: Our award-winning culture prioritizes warmth and authenticity - we encourage you to be yourself!

  • Enthusiasm for all perspectives: We're smarter and stronger when everyone has a voice and a seat at the table. We welcome unique viewpoints and ideas, and we make opportunities for you and your career to thrive.

  • Support to feel your best and do your best: Wellness is integral to building a successful career and a rich life. That's why our benefits program supports your physical, emotional, mental, and financial health, with an emphasis on work-life balance.

  • Real rewards for real work: We offer generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence.

Job Description:

The Director of Attorney AI Learning & Strategy develops, coordinates and oversees the firm's attorney AI learning strategy, including baseline AI training, practice-based AI learning, and advanced workshops and credentialing. This position combines legal practice expertise with the ability to design, operationalize and evaluate attorney training and development initiatives in a rapidly evolving AI environment. The Director of Attorney AI Learning & Strategy reports to the firm's Senior Director of Talent & Development and will work closely with Professional Development, Knowledge Management, Information Technology, practice and affinity group leaders, and other relevant stakeholders to assess attorney learning needs, design AI learning strategy and ensure that programming is aligned with the firm's goals, approved tools, and evolving market and legal trends.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

  • Lead development and implementation of the firm's attorney AI learning strategy

  • Assess current attorney AI training efforts and develop recommendationsregardinglearning architecture, credentialing, cadence, workshop design,and training modalities

  • Serve as the day-to-day cross-functional lead across Talent & Development, Knowledge Management, IT, practice group leaders, and other stakeholders on attorney AI learning initiatives, includingidentifyinglegal workflows, use cases,and case studies that should informattorney AI learning

  • Partner with Talent leadership to integrate attorney AI learning with the broader attorney lifecycle, including onboarding, skills development, supervision, advancement,and practice-group programming

  • Continuouslyevaluateand update attorney AI learning strategy, curricula,and content to ensure theyremainrelevant, practical,and innovative

  • Recommend and operationalize a visible, credible approach to attorney credentialing and recognition in the AI learning space

  • Helpshapean approach that protects foundational lawyer skill development while encouraging thoughtful adoption of new tools and workflows

  • Develop a practical framework for tracking participation, completion, credentialing,and other relevant program indicators

  • Prepare updates and recommendations for Talent leadership and other firm leadersregardingprogram progress, gaps,and next-step priorities

  • Leverage technology platforms and analytics to deliver, track,assess,and adjustthe learning strategy over time

  • Monitor developments in legal AI tools, legal technology,and related markettrendsand translate them intotimelyupdates to attorney learning content and guidance

  • Participate in learning and development, legal innovation, knowledge management,and AI-related organizations and conferences to stay abreast of emerging tools, learning methods,and market trends

Job Specifications:

  • Bachelor's degree

  • Juris Doctorate (JD)

  • Meaningful experience practicing law at a law firm, in-house legaldepartmentor comparable legal setting

  • Hands-on familiarity with both general-purpose AI tools and legal AI platforms commonly used in law firm environments, including tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT Enterprise, Claude, Harvey,CoCounsel,Legoraand comparable practice-specific or internally developed tools

  • Experience in attorney development, professional development, lawyer training, legal education, knowledge management, practiceinnovationor a related field

  • Experience withdesigning large-scalechange managementstrategies

  • Experience evaluating how AI tools are used in legal workflows, including drafting, summarization, research support, document review, issue spotting, chronology building, diligence and other practice-specific applications, and translating that understanding into lawyer-facing training

  • Experienceidentifyingand addressingthe learning, supervision,riskand change-management issues that arise when introducing AI into legal practice

  • Familiarity with attorney professional responsibility rules governing AI and emerging jurisdictional guidance

  • Demonstratedabilityto translate technical concepts and evolving AI capabilities into practical lawyer-facing learning

  • Experience designing firmwide or practice-specific lawyer-facing curricula, workshops or skills-based programs preferred

  • Experience building or scalingnew programsin an ambiguous or evolving environment preferred

  • Familiarity with attorney supervision, professionalresponsibilityand development of junior lawyer skills in a changing practice environment preferred

  • Strong executive presenceand interpersonal skills;ability to work effectively with partners, practiceleadersand senior business professionals

  • Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and drive complexwork forward with limited supervision

  • Ability to workin cross-functional and virtual teams

  • Strong organizational skills; ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities

  • Ability to handle andmaintainconfidential information

  • Ability to travel for work

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook,PowerPointand Word)

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Successful candidates will be provided with outstanding career opportunities and will receive a competitive total rewards package with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses.
Target Hiring Range $211,000 - $301,000
Please note that quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that MWE provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk and hear

  • Employee must occasionally lift up to twenty (20) pounds

Work Environment:

Typical indoor office environment

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people within this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.