[Hiring] Legal Practice Analyst @Dykema

Role Description

Dykema Gossett, PLLC is recruiting to hire an experienced Legal Practice Analyst. This is an early-career position embedded in our Firm’s Knowledge & Innovation team, focusing on transactional practice across M&A/corporate and real estate matters. This role sits at the intersection of legal practice and AI-driven innovation.

The ideal candidate holds a law degree and brings direct experience with transactional legal work, whether through practice, a clerkship, or a law school clinic. A JD is preferred but not required; what is required is substantive legal knowledge and the intellectual curiosity to evaluate, advocate for, and help implement technology in a legal environment. This is a fully remote position open to all Dykema office locations.

What You’ll Do

• AI Strategy and Technology Identification:
  • Serve as an active contributor to the firm’s AI-first technology strategy.
  • Assess AI and technology solutions through a transactional lens.
  • Conduct structured evaluations of new tools.
  • Partner with the Manager, Process Innovation and the CKIO on technology roadmap planning.
• Attorney Training and Technology Adoption:
  • Design and deliver training programs for attorneys.
  • Serve as a go-to resource for attorneys during tool rollouts.
  • Develop supporting materials for technology implementations.
  • Gather and synthesize attorney feedback on tool performance.
  • Support change management efforts by building relationships with attorney champions.
• Implementation Support:
  • Participate in tool implementation projects.
  • Track implementation milestones and document decisions.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school preferred; will consider candidates without a JD who have substantial legal experience in a transactional context.
• Minimum 1–2 years of legal experience in M&A, corporate transactions, real estate, or a closely related area.
• Strong working knowledge of transactional concepts.
• Genuine interest in legal technology and AI.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office; comfort with legal research platforms.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively across teams.
• Occasional travel required.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with AI-assisted legal tools.
• Experience in knowledge management, legal operations, practice innovation, or legal tech.
• Familiarity with adult learning principles or formal training design.
• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Flexible paid time off (PTO) and holiday leave.
• Retirement savings plan with profit sharing for eligible employees.
• Flexible spending programs and health savings account.
• Commuter benefits and personal/parental leave programs.
• Wellness programs and access to mental health support.
• Professional development programs and a supportive workplace culture.
• Employee discounts and perks.