Innovation Analyst

Taft is currently seeking an Innovation Analyst to serve our team in Taft's Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Denver, Detroit, Indianapolis or Minneapolis office.

We are seeking an Innovation Analyst in our Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Denver, Detroit, Indianapolis or Minneapolis office. All Taft employees operate under a "Client First" philosophy-in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients.This is an entry-level position.

About this Role :

This is an entry level role. We are looking for a creative, data-minded person to join our team. If you can demonstrate aptitude with Excel Online, Power BI, or Power Automate, and understand enough about Power Query to transform data and build a reliable Power BI report, but don't consider yourself an expert and are looking for a job where you can learn by developing real projects for real clients, you might be a good fit for this position. An ideal candidate will be a good communicator, organized, and a thorough record keeper.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Collaborates with lawyers and operations colleagues to help identify innovative solutions that support client services and solutions, including, but not limited to, increasing efficiency, transparency, and access to information.
• Scopes, coordinates, and schedules meetings and demonstrations with vendors, manages the vendor assessment process, and provides clear communication and directions to participants and stakeholders.
• Oversees and supports pilot programs and proof of concepts, including managing internal communications, expectation-setting, scheduling, encouraging adoption, soliciting and documenting feedback, and providing necessary follow-ups and support.
• Onboards new and existing platforms, including user support and coordinates with IT, Training and other key stakeholders to ensure user access, integration, and utilization.
• Manages Client & Innovation Office's intranet (Insider) pages and keep updated with helpful and accessible information.
• Manage collaboration portals (e.g., Smartsheet and Power BI), including creating new sites and site features and providing training and support to internal and external clients.
• Provides Client & Innovation Office team with additional and ongoing support on education and awareness initiatives and user engagement.
• Creates prototypes using low-code or no-code platforms, including Smartsheet, Power BI, the Microsoft suite, and more.
• In conjunction with the other members of the Client & Innovation Office and IT, builds and maintains relationships with vendors to maximize existing platforms and to identify new platforms.
• Brings creative energy to discovering, developing, and sharing ideas and solutions with internal stakeholders and socialize the benefits of various tools, platforms, approaches, etc.
• Participates in the assessment and selection of legal technology.
• Stays informed of the state of the legal industry and opportunities for innovation, including major changes coming to the Microsoft Office suite.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Technical Skills - Must have demonstrable experience with at least two of the following :

Knowledge, Abilities, Skills, Interpersonal and Other Requirements :

Education & Experience :

Candidates interested in Chicago should apply here .

Candidates interested in Cincinnati should apply here .

Candidates interested in the Cleveland office should apply here .

Candidates interested in Columbus should apply here .

Candidates interested in Dayton should apply here .

Candidates interested in Denver should apply here .

Candidates interested in Detroit (Southfield) should apply here .

Candidates interested in Indianapolis should apply here .

Candidates interested in Minneapolis should apply here .

Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY .