Senior Legal AI & Document Automation Specialist

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP seeks a Senior Document Automation Specialist in Chicago to drive efficiency by designing automated templates for key legal documents. You will partner with attorneys and paralegals to translate requirements into scalable solutions, audit templates for accuracy, and push process improvements across workflows.

Applicants should have 5+ years in legal document automation, familiarity with tools like HotDocs, Contract Express, Avvoka, and basic scripting (JavaScript/XML).

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years in document automation within a law firm or corporate legal environment.
• Experience applying AI, automation to streamline workflows.
• Strong knowledge of document management systems and version control.

Responsibilities

• Build and implement automated templates for contracts, pleadings, and client correspondence.
• Collaborate with attorneys and paralegals to gather requirements and deliver solutions.
• Audit templates for accuracy and compliance with firm standards.
• Assess workflows, identify gaps, and drive improvements for efficiency.
• Maintain templates and update for changes in formatting or policy.
• Train staff on automation tools and best practices.
• Stay current on legal tech and Generative AI developments.

Skills

Document automation

AI capabilities

Attention to detail

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (IT/CS/Business/Legal Studies)

Tools

HotDocs

Contract Express

Avvoka

JavaScript

XML

Job description

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP seeks a Senior Document Automation Specialist in Chicago to drive efficiency by designing automated templates for key legal documents. You will partner with attorneys and paralegals to translate requirements into scalable solutions, audit templates for accuracy, and push process improvements across workflows.

Applicants should have 5+ years in legal document automation, familiarity with tools like HotDocs, Contract Express, Avvoka, and basic scripting (JavaScript/XML).