Applications Solutions Engineer

Jackson Lewis P.C.; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 184,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending & Health Savings

Holidays, vacation and sick time

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Jackson Lewis P.C. is seeking an Applications Solutions Engineer to advance its legal technology solutions. You will translate complex legal and business requirements into scalable, secure technical designs supporting firm objectives.

You will collaborate across Business Services, Practice Groups, Knowledge Management, Innovation, Information Security and IT to improve service delivery, efficiency and client value through AI-enabled and automation-driven solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in enterprise applications, solution design or related tech roles.
• 3+ years designing enterprise-scale technology solutions and integrations.
• Experience designing, integrating, and modernizing enterprise solutions.
• Ability to evaluate options based on scalability, risk, and business value.
• Strong knowledge of solution architecture, APIs, data governance and security.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex legal and business requirements into scalable designs.
• Design scalable, secure technology solutions for legal workflows and processes.
• Develop data, application, and integration designs connecting legal apps, DMS, CRM, matter management, data warehouses and AI tools.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, security and governance.
• Create architecture diagrams, specs and documentation.
• Develop reusable patterns for APIs, integrations and automation.
• Evaluate emerging legal technologies and potential investments.
• Collaborate with Innovation, Knowledge Management and Tech teams to prioritize use cases.
• Support adoption of AI-enabled technologies, including generative AI and intelligent automation.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

APIs & web services

Workflow automation

Low-code platforms

AI-enabled solutions

Security & governance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Management or Computer Science

Tools

Litera

Intapp

NetDocuments

Aderant

Bighand

Microsoft 365

Azure/Entra ID

Job description

Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, and share our clients’ goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee.

The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”.

Position Summary

The Applications Solutions Engineer is an experienced technology professional responsible for advancing the firm’s legal technology solutions. The engineer applies expertise in legal workflows, enterprise applications, integrations, automation, and artificial intelligence to design and implement scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions that support firm objectives.

The role partners closely with Business Services, Practice Groups, Knowledge Management, Innovation, Information Security, and IT to translate complex legal and business requirements into practical technology solutions. The position also evaluates emerging technologies and recommends approaches that improve legal service delivery, operational efficiency, knowledge sharing, and client value.

The position requires legal industry knowledge, strong technical acumen, sound judgment, and the ability to communicate clearly, establish realistic expectations, and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate complex legal and business requirements into solution designs.
• Design and implement scalable, secure, and maintainable technology solutions for legal workflows and business processes.
• Develop data, application, and integration designs that connect legal applications, document management systems, CRM platforms, matter management systems, data warehouses, and AI solutions.
• Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture, security, compliance, and data governance requirements.
• Apply and maintain technology standards, design principles, and governance processes, collaborating with leadership to establish or refine them as needed.
• Create and maintain architecture diagrams, technical specifications, solution requirements, and supporting documentation.
• Develop reusable design patterns for APIs, integrations, automation, AI-enabled solutions, and workflow technologies.
• Evaluate emerging legal technologies and recommend investments that support firm strategy, practice innovation, and risk management.
• Partner with Innovation, Knowledge Management, and Technology teams to identify and prioritize high-value use cases.
• Evaluate and support the adoption of AI-enabled technologies, including generative AI, legal AI platforms, and intelligent automation solutions.
• Improve development, deployment, and support processes through automation and standardization.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in enterprise applications, solution design, legal technology, or related technology roles.
• 3+ years of experience designing enterprise-scale technology solutions and integrations.
• Experience applying enterprise application knowledge to solution design, integration, and modernization initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate technical alternatives and recommend solutions based on scalability, maintainability, risk, and business value.
• Strong understanding of solution architecture principles, integration patterns, API design, data governance, and security requirements.
• Proven experience building and maintaining integrations between firm systems and third-party applications using APIs and web services.
• Experience with workflow automation, low-code platforms, and business process optimization.
• Experience with Power Automate, Power BI, or similar automation and analytics tools.
• Experience evaluating, designing, or implementing generative AI and other AI-enabled enterprise solutions, including assessing their technical feasibility and business value.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of legal applications, including Litera, Intapp, NetDocuments, Aderant, Bighand, or comparable products.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, Azure/Entra ID, and related application integrations.
• Experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale technology implementations or migrations.
• Experience within a law firm, legal services organization, or professional services environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Management, Computer Science or related fields.

For New York City, San Francisco, the expected salary range for this position is between $184,000 and $214,750. This position is also eligible for annual bonuses. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Jackson Lewis offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account
• firm-paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Employee assistance program and other benefits

For White Plains NY, Washington DC area, Illinois and Washington State, the expected salary range for this position is between $176,000 and $205,750. This position is also eligible for annual bonuses. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Jackson Lewis offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account
• firm-paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Employee assistance program and other benefits

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.