AI Engineer

Justia; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Team outings and sponsored events

Employee referral bonus programs

Firm-paid Medical HMO with affordable

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

Job summary

Wilshire Law Firm is seeking an AI Engineer to build and maintain AI-powered tools, collaborate with the Director of AI Solutions, and help scale AI capabilities across the firm. You will bring 5-10 years of software engineering experience, proficiency in JavaScript or Python, and familiarity with Claude and GPT, while upholding privacy and security standards in a regulated legal environment.

The role emphasizes evaluating AI models, configuring platforms, and guiding colleagues to adopt

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of software engineering experience.
• Experience building AI-powered tools.
• Experience with Claude and GPT.
• Proficiency in JavaScript or Python.
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Knowledge of privacy, security, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Build, improve, and maintain AI-powered tools and workflows.
• Explore and evaluate AI models, platforms and tools.
• Configure and manage AI platforms including access controls.
• Provide technical support for AI tools beyond standard helpdesk.
• Train employees on AI fundamentals and new tools.
• Collaborate with colleagues to create accessible solutions.
• Apply judgment on privacy, security, and legal considerations.
• Maintain and improve existing solutions for reliability.

Skills

5-10 years experience

Software engineering

AI tools (Claude, GPT)

JavaScript

Python

APIs / integrations

Communication

Privacy & security awareness

Grok

Tools

Grok

Job description

AI Engineer

Wilshire Law Firm is a distinguished, award-winning legal practice with over 18 years of experience, specializing in Personal Injury, Employee Rights, and Consumer Class Action lawsuits. We are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of Excellence and Justice and are united in our commitment to achieve the best outcome for our clients.

You will work side by side with a team of dynamic, collaborative, and client-focused professionals who are committed to delivering on our founding core values: Excellence, Teamwork, and Integrity.

The Opportunity

The AI Engineer will work closely with our Director of AI Solutions to build and maintain useful AI tools, manage the platforms our teams use, and support the rollout of new capabilities across the firm. The role requires a strong software engineering foundation, a track record of independently building projects, and the communication skills to make technical ideas accessible. Our AI Engineer will explore emerging technology, solve practical problems, and apply sound judgment around platform access, privacy, and responsible AI use in a complex legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Build, improve, and maintain AI-powered tools and workflows that solve practical business problems.
• Explore and evaluate emerging AI models, platforms, and development tools, and recommend opportunities to apply them.
• Help configure and manage AI platforms, including user roles, permissions, tool access, and appropriate safeguards.
• Provide technical support for AI tools and issues that require engineering expertise beyond standard helpdesk support.
• Train and guide employees on AI fundamentals, new tools, and workflows as they are introduced.
• Work with colleagues across the firm to understand their needs and turn them into useful, accessible solutions.
• Apply sound judgment around privacy, security, legal considerations, and responsible AI use.
• Maintain and improve existing solutions, ensuring they are understandable, reliable, and useful over time.
• Share reusable approaches and contribute to the broader technical community when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Approximately 5–10 years of relevant experience, with a strong software engineering background.
• Demonstrated experience building projects or tools, either professionally or independently, and the ability to explain the problem, approach, and results.
• 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, 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 and the ability to explain technical concepts to people with different levels of technical experience.
• Good judgment in an enterprise environment, including awareness of access control, privacy, security, and legal considerations.
• UX experience or a demonstrated interest in making technical tools intuitive and easy to use is a plus.
• Open-source contributions are valued but not required.

Compensation

$120,000.00 - $180,000.00 annually

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

Strive for Excellence. Fight for Justice. Foster Unity.

Wilshire Law Firm celebrates being an equal employment opportunity provider to all people in accordance with all applicable laws. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to assist individuals with disabilities during the application process and to facilitate their performance of essential job functions throughout their employment.

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