Job Title: AI Software Engineer, Legal Prompting & LLM Development
Job Responsibilities:
- Design and develop LLM-integrated applications that enhance legal workflows.
- Write and refine persona-based prompts to guide LLMs in delivering accurate and legally appropriate responses.
- Develop backend code, primarily in Python, to interact with LLM services and external data sources such as APIs and SQL databases.
- Collaborate with attorneys, legal professionals, and product teams to understand domain-specific needs and translate them into technical solutions.
- Continuously test and iterate on prompt and code solutions to optimize model performance and user experience.
- Assess the integration of LLMs into existing legal workflow systems and recommend improvements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Information:
- 4-6 years of production-level software engineering experience on a commercial or internal product team.
- Legal background highly preferred, which may include a ., paralegal experience, legal tech industry experience, or work with legal software vendors.
- Demonstrated experience in legal practice or support roles is a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Strong programming skills in Python or comparable languages.
- Experience with RESTful APIs and SQL database interaction.
- Excellent written communication skills, particularly in crafting clear and effective LLM prompts.
- Ability to translate legal context and goals into prompt instructions and system requirements.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to thrive both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Experience with or enthusiasm for working with LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Cohere, etc.) or open-source models such as LLaMA and Mistral.
Salary Information:
- Rochester, NY: $107,000 to $158,950
- Boston, MA: $118,000 to $174,900
- Chicago, IL: $118,000 to $174,900
- Los Angeles, CA: $118,000 to $174,900
- Washington, DC: $118,000 to $174,900
- New York, NY: $129,500 to $192,500
- San Francisco, CA: $129,500 to $192,500
Additional Information:
- The role offers a standard benefits package and may be eligible for additional contingent compensation based on factors such as work performance, geographic location, work experience, education, and qualifications.
- The law firm is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in compliance with applicable laws.
- Participation in E-Verify to confirm identity and employment eligibility is required for all newly hired employees.
