AI Engineer
Job Description
AI Engineer role focused on building and supporting AI tools across a legal team.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain AI-powered tools and workflows that address real business needs
- Research and evaluate emerging AI models, platforms, and development tools, then recommend where they can be applied
- Configure and manage AI platforms, including user roles, permissions, tool access, and appropriate safeguards
- Deliver technical support for AI tools and incidents that require engineering-level troubleshooting beyond standard helpdesk
- Train and guide employees on AI fundamentals, plus rollout of new tools and workflows
- Partner with colleagues across the firm to capture requirements and turn them into accessible solutions
- Use judgment across privacy, security, legal, and responsible AI considerations in a legal environment
- Continuously maintain and improve existing solutions to keep them understandable, reliable, and useful over time
- Share reusable approaches and contribute to the broader technical community when appropriate
Requirements
- Approximately 5–10 years of relevant experience with a strong software engineering background
- Proven experience building projects or tools (professional or independent) and the ability to explain problem, approach, and outcomes
- Experience with AI tools and platforms such as Claude and GPT; familiarity with Grok or other AI platforms is a plus
- Experience with JavaScript and/or Python, including backend or full-stack development, APIs, or platform integrations
- Ability to assess, debug, and maintain software, including code developed with AI assistance
- Strong communication skills, including explaining technical concepts to audiences with different technical backgrounds
- Sound judgment in an enterprise context, including awareness of access control, privacy, security, and legal considerations
- UX experience or demonstrated interest in making tools intuitive and easy to use is a plus
- Open-source contributions are valued but not required
Technologies
- Claude
- GPT
- Grok
- JavaScript
- Python
- APIs
Compensation
- $120,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year
Benefits
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Team outings and sponsored events
- Employee referral bonus programs
- Firm-paid Medical HMO with affordable upgrades
- Firm-paid Life and AD&D insurance
- Low-cost Dental and Vision plans
- 401(k)
- FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Pet Insurance
Location
- Los Angeles, CA (onsite)
Additional Locations
- Los Angeles
- Irvine
- San Diego
- Oakland
- Sacramento
- Riverside
- Torrance