AI Enablement Specialist

Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide. We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them. The firm has approximately 1,100 attorneys in 17 offices: 13 in the U.S., two in China, and two in Europe. Our broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial spirit allow exceptional opportunities for professional achievement and career growth. Wilson Sonsini is looking for an AI Enablement Specialist to join the firm's Innovation team.
The AI Enablement Specialist plays a key role in advancing legal service delivery through the evaluation and implementation of AI technology and process improvements across legal practice areas. This position collaborates closely with practice group leadership, attorneys, paralegals and other professionals, technology teams, and external vendors and partners to enhance workflows and improve efficiency. This role requires the ability to translate practitioner needs into practical, technology-enabled solutions. Legal practice experience is preferred. This position is available as a full virtual opportunity.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Contribute to the development of AI-enabled solutions, automated workflows, data-driven tools, and support internal operations and legal work
Support the development and execution of innovation strategies aligned with the needs of legal practice areas.
Collaborate with practice groups to assess technology needs and develop tailored innovation strategies
Leverage experience to drive the evaluation of emerging technologies (legal and non-legal) and provide actionable recommendations on their applicability to attorneys and practice areas
Lead pilot programs, proof-of-concept initiatives, and testing efforts to assess usability, effectiveness, and impact of new tools
Coordinate the rollout and adoption of technology solutions, ensuring integration into existing workflows with minimal disruption
Partner with cross-functional teams to align innovation efforts with broader organizational priorities
Support change management efforts, including developing and delivering training and communications to encourage adoption of new tools and processes
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce friction, and improve service delivery
Assist in preparing presentations, reports, and training materials to communicate Innovation department initiatives and outcomes to stakeholders
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

3+ years of experience with AI and training technology tools
Demonstrated experience working with technology solutions (e.g., document automation, matter management systems, AI-enabled tools, or workflow platforms)
Strong communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical guidance for legal professionals
Proven ability to collaborate across functions and influence adoption of new tools and processes among legal stakeholders
Experience managing projects or initiatives with multiple stakeholders, including the ability to prioritize and execute in a fast-paced environment
Education and/or Work Preferred

Law firm experience or legal background preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
The primary location for this job posting is in Palo Alto, but other locations may be listed. The actual base pay offered will depend upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to the selected candidate's qualifications, years of relevant experience, level of education, professional certifications and licenses, and work location. The anticipated pay range for this position is as follows: Palo Alto, New York, San Francisco: $102,000 - $138,000 per year. Austin, Boston, Boulder, Century City, Delaware, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, San Diego, Seattle, Washington, D.C., and all other locations: $91,800 - $124,200 per year. The compensation for this position may include a discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package. Benefits information can be found here.
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Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance them. We represent more than 300 public enterprises and 3,000 private companies in a wide range of today's cutting-edge industries, from AI and fintech to life sciences and mobility. For more than 60 years, our attorneys and professional staff have created a unique working environment. With deep roots in the fast-paced and innovative world of Silicon Valley, the firm fosters an entrepreneurial spirit and team-oriented approach for all employees, providing professional and personal development opportunities and encouraging all departments to promote a stable and optimal work/life balance. Wilson Sonsini is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce globally. We have built a culture in which employees of all backgrounds, viewpoints, and experiences are encouraged and empowered to achieve their maximum potential. Our firm is consistently recognized among the top law firms in annual diversity rankings. For example, Wilson Sonsini ranked No. 2 among firms with more than 601 attorneys in Law360's 2025 Diversity Snapshot. Additionally, in 2025, for the seventh consecutive year, Wilson Sonsini achieved Mansfield Plus Certification, and in 2026, for the sixth consecutive year, the firm achieved a top score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index. We are also dedicated to enhancing the communities in which we live and work by providing legal services, financial support, and volunteer services to worthy agencies and individuals in need. In 2025, Wilson Sonsini attorneys and staff provided more than 80,500 pro bono hours, participated in 125 community service projects, and raised over $130,000 for charitable organizations and causes. In addition, the Wilson Sonsini Foundation contributed more than $2.35 million to 112 law-related organizations and 129 community organizations in 2025.
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