Legal Engineering Attorney

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Legal Engineering Attorney in Washington, D.C. This role involves designing AI-native systems to translate legal expertise into machine-executable outputs. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement.

Duties

• Decompose complex workflows into measurable tasks for AI execution.
• Re-engineer manual workflows for AI-first execution.
• Translate legal playbooks into structured artifacts for AI systems.
• Codify senior practitioners' knowledge into machine-readable formats.
• Author schema specifications for legal documents and metadata.
• Curate reference packs for AI prompting and evaluation.
• Design evaluation suites to measure AI model performance.
• Conduct error analysis and own remediation processes.
• Collaborate with practice groups to validate AI solutions.
• Ensure compliance with confidentiality and data privacy standards.
• Mentor junior legal engineers and knowledge attorneys.
• Represent the firm at industry events on legal AI and workflow automation.

Requirements

• Fluency in authoring prompts for large language models.
• Proficiency in structured data formats like JSON and YAML.
• Experience in designing evaluation rubrics for AI outputs.
• Familiarity with engineering tools and collaborative workflows.
• Knowledge of major legal practice areas and drafting conventions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Interest in AI and legal technology advancements.
• Technical aptitude with AI systems and concepts.
• Proficiency in enterprise applications like Microsoft Office.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Bachelor's degree in Law, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field preferred.

Certifications

• None specified.

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to navigate complex organizational environments.
• Sound judgment and risk awareness.

Benefits

• Healthcare, life, and disability insurance.
• Generous 401k plan.
• Paid holidays and PTO program.
• Well-being programs.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee discounts.
• Affinity groups and networks.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1629 K ST NW, Suite 300
Washington
District of Columbia
United States 20006
Phone : (202) 955-5585
Fax : (213) 895-7306