Senior AI Engineer — Build & Scale Trusted Legal AI Tools

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

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Team outings

Health insurance

401(k)

Dental and Vision

Job summary

Wilshire Law Firm in Los Angeles, CA is hiring an AI Engineer to build and maintain AI-powered tools and workflows that address practical business needs. You will evaluate emerging AI models and platforms and configure AI systems with safeguards to ensure responsible usage.

You will provide advanced technical support, train staff on AI fundamentals and new tools, and partner with teams to translate their needs into usable AI solutions while upholding privacy, security, and legal considerations.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of relevant experience with a strong software engineering background.
• Proven ability to build projects/tools and explain problem, approach, and outcomes.
• Experience with AI tools/platforms such as Claude, GPT; Grok or similar is a plus.
• Experience with JavaScript and/or Python, including backend or full‑stack development, APIs, or platform integrations.
• Ability to assess, debug, and maintain software, including code built with AI assistance.
• Strong communication skills; ability to translate technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.
• Sound enterprise judgment on privacy, security, and legal considerations.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain AI-powered tools and workflows to address business needs.
• Evaluate AI models, platforms, and tools; recommend where to apply them.
• Configure and manage AI platforms, including roles, access, and safeguards.
• Provide advanced technical support for AI tools and engineering issues.
• Train and enable employees on AI concepts and new tools.
• Partner with teams to translate needs into usable solutions.
• Apply responsible AI practices in a legal environment.
• Maintain existing solutions to keep them reliable over time.
• Share reusable approaches with the broader technical community.

Skills

5-10 years experience

AI tools (Claude, GPT)

JavaScript

Python

API integration

Open-source contributions

UX awareness

Strong communication

Enterprise judgment (privacy/security)

Tools

Claude

GPT

Grok

APIs

Job description

Wilshire Law Firm in Los Angeles, CA is hiring an AI Engineer to build and maintain AI-powered tools and workflows that address practical business needs. You will evaluate emerging AI models and platforms and configure AI systems with safeguards to ensure responsible usage.

You will provide advanced technical support, train staff on AI fundamentals and new tools, and partner with teams to translate their needs into usable AI solutions while upholding privacy, security, and legal considerations.