AI Lawyer

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is one of Canada’s leading business law firms. Advising many of Canada’s corporate leaders, as well as U.S. and international parties with extensive interest in Canada, our more than 1,000 firm members are based in offices in Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary and New York.

Osler prides itself on attracting and maintaining some of the brightest talent in the legal arena. Our lawyers, students, management and staff have created a unique firm culture which nurtures mentoring and the exchange of ideas. Osler is a dynamic and exciting place to further your career or carve out a new path.

Reporting to the Lead Legal Technologist, the AI Lawyer will focus on a range of matters as part of a team dedicated to using cutting edge technology and streamlined processes to transform the way we deliver legal services. The AI Lawyer will focus on operationalizing AI initiatives at the firm.

The successful candidate can be based out of our Toronto or Ottawa office.

Major Responsibilities:

• Generate regular comprehensive reports that detail the use of AI systems and on-going initiatives at the firm
• Coordinate and work with the Chief, Legal Operations and Lead, Legal Technologist to document regular meetings with each practice group chair (or delegate) to discuss AI within their practice group
• Design and implement a firm-wide AI training program, with a focus on developing prompt engineering skills specific to the needs of each practice group
• As new AI systems are implemented, design and implement appropriate training to support the relevant system
• Collaborate with Finance & Accounting to (a) establish and maintain AI usage tracking systems (e.g., within the docketing system); and (b) analyze data to gain insight into the firm’s AI utilization and its impact on key metrics
• Support Client Development & Marketing with RFPs and client proposals that require input on AI initiatives as well as any external-facing content on the firm’s use of AI (including Osler.com)
• Support members of the Legal Operations team in the creation of presentations on AI initiatives
• Conduct regular audits of AI systems to ensure adherence to the firm’s AI usage and other policies
• Assist with the design, implementation and maintenance of compliance standards for each AI system as required
• Provide substantive and project management support for AI-initiatives, including coordination with external vendors and partners with respect to milestones and project timelines
• Maintain the tracker of AI initiatives at the firm
• Monitor the market for AI systems of relevance for the firm
• Work with the Legal Operations team on AI projects and solutions
• Assist with other matters within the Legal Operations team as and when required

Position Requirements

Education and Experience

This position requires candidates to be called to the Bar of Ontario with a minimum of 1 year experience at a national law firm. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent drafting, verbal and written communication skills
• Highly responsive with a service-oriented attitude
• Personal integrity and judgment, coupled with a strong work ethic
• Self-motivated, highly organized with excellent time management skills
• Knowledge or practice management experience an asset
• Proven ability to work as part of a team. Capable of building and maintaining effective working relationships
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, juggling priorities and dealing with large amounts of information efficiently and effectively
• Experience with AI initiatives at law firms an asset

For the safety of firm members and visitors, Osler is committed to complying with the recommendations of public health authorities, including with respect to adopting mandatory vaccination policies. Employment at Osler is therefore conditional on complying with any vaccination policies that Osler may adopt from time to time in response to the recommendations of public health authorities.

We are currently working in a hybrid work arrangement, which includes a requirement to work primarily in the office and flexibility to work remotely up to 2 days per week.

Accessibility and Accommodation

We thank all applicants for their interest in Osler; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. Osler is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all phases of the selection process.

Background and Reference Checks

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check, credit check, and employment and educational verifications.

If you have the required background with the ability to provide exceptional customer service and wish to work in one of Canada's leading law firms, please reply in confidence with a cover letter and résumé by the closing date.

No agencies or phone calls/emails please.