Senior AI-Driven Document Automation Lead

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP seeks a Senior Document Automation Specialist to design and implement automated document generation and to integrate Generative AI into everyday workflows. You will lead AI-assisted drafting, intelligent document review, and research automation to help attorneys produce high-quality work faster and more consistently.

You will build templates for contracts and pleadings, collaborate across teams, and mentor others on best practices, ensuring compliance and

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in document automation within a law firm or corporate legal environment.
• Proven ability to apply AI, automation, and related technologies to simplify and streamline workflows and deliver lasting solutions to longstanding operational challenges.

Responsibilities

• Build and implement complex automated templates and template packages for key legal document types, including contracts, pleadings, and client correspondence.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver automated solutions tailored to the practice group’s operational needs.
• Conduct routine audits of automated templates to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with firm and legal standards.
• Assess current document workflows, identify gaps, and drive process improvements that enhance efficiency and maintain compliance.
• Maintain document templates and ensure they are current by updating to reflect changes in formatting, branding, or firm policy.
• Train and support attorneys and business professionals on document automation tools and best practices to promote firm-wide quality standards.
• Stay current on legal technology and Generative AI developments, translating relevant trends and risk into actionable insights for the team.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of firm-related information.

Skills

Document automation

AI in legal

Proofreading/editing

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Formatting guidelines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Business Admin/Legal Studies

Tools

HotDocs

Contract Express

Avvoka

Job description

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP seeks a Senior Document Automation Specialist to design and implement automated document generation and to integrate Generative AI into everyday workflows. You will lead AI-assisted drafting, intelligent document review, and research automation to help attorneys produce high-quality work faster and more consistently.

You will build templates for contracts and pleadings, collaborate across teams, and mentor others on best practices, ensuring compliance and