AI Automation Engineer

Legaltech Hub, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentons US LLP is seeking an AI Automation Engineer to design and deliver secure, scalable AI-powered workflows and integrations for legal and business operations in Chicago and DC. You will work with attorneys and business teams to translate needs into practical Copilot Studio and Power Platform solutions, while upholding confidentiality and governance standards.

The role emphasizes production-quality code, APIs, tests, and deployment practices, plus collaboration across practice groups to

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional software development experience with a strong coding foundation beyond low-code/no-code.
• Proficiency in at least one language such as C#, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD practices, APIs, data structures, integration patterns, and SDLC workflows.
• Experience with Microsoft Copilot Studio, Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse) and SharePoint Online.
• Familiarity with Azure AI services (Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Search, Azure Foundry) and prompt engineering.
• Understanding of AI governance, data privacy, security in legal contexts.
• Curiosity and builder mindset, ability to evaluate multiple LLM ecosystems and AI tools.
• Hands-on experience with AI development tools like Anthropic Claude or OpenAI Codex.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, deploy, and maintain AI-augmented workflows, Copilot extensions, plugins, and integrations using Microsoft Copilot Studio, Power Platform, Azure AI Foundry, and Microsoft 365.
• Evaluate, prototype, and implement secure generative AI solutions for legal and admin use cases (document summarization, contract review support, intake automation, RAG).
• Modernize Power Apps and SharePoint solutions, replacing manual workflows with AI-native automation.
• Collaborate with attorneys and teams to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions and proofs of concept.
• Develop production-quality code, APIs, integrations, tests, and deployment processes with standard practices.
• Ensure solutions comply with confidentiality, data privacy, security, governance for legal practice.
• Train staff on new tools with clear documentation and guidance.
• Monitor AI landscape and communicate business impact of deployed solutions.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

C#

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

Git

CI/CD

APIs

Azure AI

Copilot Studio

Anthropic Claude/OpenAI Codex

Tools

Microsoft Copilot Studio

Power Platform

Azure AI Foundry

SharePoint Online

Microsoft Graph API

Dataverse

OpenAI Codex

Anthropic Claude

Job description

Dentons US LLP is seeking an AI Automation Engineer to design and deliver secure, scalable AI-powered solutions that enhance legal and business operations. Working closely with attorneys, practice groups, and business teams, this role will translate operational needs into practical workflows, applications, and integrations using Microsoft Copilot Studio, Power Platform, Azure AI services, and Microsoft 365. The ideal candidate combines strong software development expertise with curiosity, sound technical judgment, and an understanding of the confidentiality, privacy, security, and governance requirements of a global law firm.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, deploy, and maintain AI-augmented workflows, agents, Copilot extensions, plugins, and integrations using Microsoft Copilot Studio, Power Platform, Azure AI Foundry, and Microsoft 365.
• Evaluate, prototype, and implement secure generative AI solutions for legal and administrative use cases, including document summarization, contract review support, intake automation, and retrieval-augmented generation.
• Maintain and modernize existing Power Apps and SharePoint solutions, replacing manual or legacy workflows with AI-native automation where appropriate.
• Partner with attorneys, practice groups, and business teams to identify high-value opportunities, translate requirements into scalable technical solutions, and build proofs of concept before full implementation.
• Develop and support production-quality code, APIs, integrations, tests, and deployment processes using established software development and version-control practices.
• Ensure solutions comply with client confidentiality, ethical wall, data privacy, security, responsible AI, and data governance requirements applicable to legal practice.
• Train and support attorneys, paralegals, and staff in adopting new AI tools and workflows, including developing clear documentation and practical guidance.
• Monitor developments across the AI and LLM landscape, recommend relevant tools and approaches, and measure and communicate the business impact of implemented solutions.
• Other duties as required to fully meet the needs of the role.

Experience & Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional software development experience, or equivalent demonstrated skill, with a strong coding foundation beyond low-code/no-code platforms.
• Proficiency in at least one general-purpose programming language, such as C#, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript, with the ability to write, debug, test, review, and maintain production-quality code and existing codebases.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD practices, APIs, data structures, integration patterns, and standard software development lifecycle practices.
• Experience with Microsoft Copilot Studio, Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, and Dataverse), SharePoint Online, and Microsoft Graph API integrations.
• Familiarity with Azure AI services, including Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Search, and Azure AI Foundry, as well as prompt engineering and retrieval-augmented generation architectures.
• Understanding of AI governance, responsible AI, data privacy, and security requirements in a regulated or legal environment.
• Demonstrated curiosity and a builder’s mindset, with the ability to evaluate multiple LLM ecosystems and use AI coding tools to accelerate development while maintaining sound judgment about code, architecture, and tradeoffs.
• Hands-on experience with multiple AI development tools or ecosystems, such as Anthropic Claude or OpenAI Codex, for coding assistance, agentic workflows, or document-based applications, a plus.
• Experience with legal technology platforms, such as iManage, NetDocuments, or document automation tools, and/or prior work in a law firm or professional services environment, a plus.

Salary

Chicago Only DOE: $99,500 - $125,000

Washington DC DOE: $102,000 - $130,000

Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, profit sharing, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.

Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability/Vet. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at Dentons US, LLP, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call our Talent Acquisition Specialist at [phone] or contact us at [e-mail].