Hiring in the legal industry is shifting quickly, and so are the skills capturing the eye of hiring managers.

AI fluency is moving to the top of the skills list, along with the usual must-have qualities.

Although AI adoption in law firms started slowly, the pace is starting to pick up. With tech platforms getting stronger and more accessible to firms, it’s safe to say that every business operational team inside a law firm will be tapping into AI.

As a result, successful candidates will need to demonstrate how they can employ AI to deliver results for law firms.

Here's what I see:

- The majority of law firms are using AI in their operations in some way. However, many firms still lack the internal talent to fully implement these tools. This talent gap is where the opportunities are for candidates.

- As firms increasingly invest in AI technology, they are more willing to hire skilled people to make the most of their investments.

- Business operations professionals who leverage AI and demonstrate the benefit for law firms will see the largest compensation packages.

AI is transforming legal business operations before our very eyes. And at this very moment, the talent gap in AI for law firms is real. If you build AI fluency and show how you will drive business outcomes using it, you'll find yourself with a competitive edge.

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- Jason Caramanico