Senior Legal AI & Document Automation Engineer

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP is seeking a Senior Document Automation Specialist to design and implement automated document generation and AI-enabled workflows within our legal operations. The role bridges legal practice and technology to increase speed, accuracy, and consistency across matter types.

You will lead template development for contracts and pleadings, audit templates for compliance, and train attorneys and staff on best practices, while safeguarding client confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of document automation platforms and AI deployment in a legal setting.
• Strong understanding of legal documentation and version control.
• Familiarity with formatting styles (APA/MLA/Chicago).
• Excellent proofreading and editing with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to train others.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams while maintaining confidentiality.
• Commitment to client service, ethics, and firm values.
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Build and implement automated templates for contracts, pleadings, and client letters.
• Collaborate with attorneys and paralegals to gather requirements and deliver solutions.
• Audit templates to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
• Assess workflows, identify gaps, and drive efficiency improvements.
• Maintain templates reflecting changes in formatting, branding, or policy.
• Train and support staff on document automation tools and best practices.
• Stay current on legal tech and Generative AI; translate trends into insights.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of firm information.

Skills

Document automation

AI capabilities

Legal documentation

Formatting styles

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Client service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HotDocs

Contract Express

Avvoka

Job description

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP is seeking a Senior Document Automation Specialist to design and implement automated document generation and AI-enabled workflows within our legal operations. The role bridges legal practice and technology to increase speed, accuracy, and consistency across matter types.

You will lead template development for contracts and pleadings, audit templates for compliance, and train attorneys and staff on best practices, while safeguarding client confidentiality.