AI-Driven Legal Engineer: Workflow Innovation

Perkins Coie LLP; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a collaborative Legal Engineer to design AI-enabled legal workflows and agent solutions that translate business and legal needs into scalable tools that improve efficiency, quality, and client value.

You will work with attorneys, business professionals, and technical teams to govern AI deployments, ensure privacy and security, and drive adoption of innovative technologies across the firm.

Qualifications

• Translate legal and business needs into structured processes while understanding when professional judgment and legal expertise are required.
• Strong knowledge of generative AI technologies, including LLMs, agents, APIs, prompt engineering, and related tools.
• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, legal services organization, legal technology environment, or related role with excellent communication and client service skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize AI-enabled legal workflows and agent solutions translating business and legal requirements into scalable tools.
• Ensure responsible deployment of AI solutions by governance, privacy, security, ethics, risk controls, testing, and documentation for adoption and long-term maintenance.
• Collaborate with attorneys, business professionals, and technical teams to identify high-impact use cases, manage projects, and drive adoption across the firm.

Skills

AI-enabled workflows design

Generative AI knowledge

Communication skills

Legal process knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Law degree or paralegal training

Tools

Harvey

Legora

Microsoft Copilot

Claude

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a collaborative Legal Engineer to design AI-enabled legal workflows and agent solutions that translate business and legal needs into scalable tools that improve efficiency, quality, and client value.

You will work with attorneys, business professionals, and technical teams to govern AI deployments, ensure privacy and security, and drive adoption of innovative technologies across the firm.