Practice & AI Systems Analyst

Practice & AI Systems Analyst

Information Services Department

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is a premier law firm with market-leading practices, a global perspective, and strong New York roots. Our clients look to us for excellence, intensity, and creativity in solving complex legal challenges. We believe in hiring talented and dedicated individuals who share our values of collaboration, innovation, and client service.

We are seeking a Practice & AI Systems Analyst to join our Information Services Department. This role is central to the firm’s efforts to evaluate, implement, and support cutting-edge artificial intelligence solutions. The ideal candidate will bring curiosity, creativity, and a strong sense of collaboration to advance the thoughtful adoption of AI within a leading law firm.

The Practice & AI Systems Analyst reports to the Practice and AI Systems Manager and works closely with lawyers, analysts, and the Head of Practice and AI Systems. This role is a full-time, hybrid position, based out of our New York office.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with the Practice and AI Systems Manager and Head of Practice and AI Systems to identify, evaluate, and implement advanced legal AI solutions.
• Help lead engagements with attorneys and practice groups to identify, develop, and implement AI use cases.
• Design, test, and refine AI prompting strategies and legal workflow solutions.
• Engage attorneys and staff to drive the adoption of AI solutions.
• Lead change management efforts to foster adoption, building awareness, engagement, and confidence among attorneys and staff in integrating AI into their daily work.
• Leverage expertise in innovative AI tools, particularly in prompt and context engineering, to strengthen the firm’s AI capabilities and shape best practices.
• Evaluate and experiment with AI platforms, custom-built solutions, APIs, and integrations, providing feedback on performance, usability, and suitability for legal practice.
• Translate between legal and technical requirements, helping lawyers understand system capabilities while working with developers and vendors to optimize solutions.
• Contribute to training programs, workshops, and demonstrations that empower attorneys and staff to use AI effectively.
• Provide responsive support and thoughtful guidance to users, enhancing their experience and maximizing solution impact.
• Track emerging trends and create best practice guides for AI use in the legal industry.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of developments in AI and their application to law.
• Independently manage and execute special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in a large law firm or professional services organization, in areas such as practice management, technology, legal project management, innovation, knowledge management, or application management.
• Demonstrated interest and expertise in artificial intelligence, particularly its use in the legal sector.
• Curious and solution-oriented mindset with a drive to explore new ideas and solve problems creatively.
• Flexibility to learn and adapt in a rapidly evolving field, building on strong analytical skills.
• Understanding of data privacy, information governance, and ethical considerations within law firms.
• Familiarity with knowledge management tools, document management systems, intranets, or collaboration platforms (preferred).
• Working knowledge of content management and web applications (e.g., SharePoint).
• Team player who thrives on collaboration and engaging with diverse groups of professionals.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Strong documentation skills (diagrams, user guides, support documentation).
• Strong foundation in prompt and context engineering, with proven experience improving technologies and workflows to deliver innovative solutions and impactful results for lawyers.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to collaborate with lawyers and staff across levels.
• Solid project management experience and comfort using work management tools.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, reading, writing, and communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to navigate seamlessly between technical teams and legal professionals.
• Basic understanding of application architecture, including API-based integrations.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Understanding of relational databases (SQL Server) is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of T-SQL and MS SQL Management studio.
• Basic understanding of coding and software design, to work on vibe-coding sessions.

TO APPLY:

A resume is required to apply for this position. Please tell us your salary requirements and where you saw this position posted. Send required materials to:

Human Resources

jferrigno@debevoise.com

TTY only: 212.909.7388

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected category in accordance with U.S. law.