Senior User Experience/User Interface (“UX/UI”) Designer

Cooley LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooley LLP's Cooley AI unit seeks a Senior UX/UI Designer to join the Practice Engineering team in New York. You will focus on user research, testing, and iterative design for AI-driven features within a large law firm context, aligning with branding and compliance requirements.

Collaborate with product owners, engineers, and AI specialists, maintain a design system, and advocate accessible experiences across web and mobile apps. The role demands agile practices and strong communication.

Qualifications

• 3+ years direct UX/UI experience; senior roles may require 5+ years.
• Solid knowledge of HTML/CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, Kendo UI, and modern front-end frameworks.
• Advanced proficiency in Figma for designing and prototyping.
• Familiarity with WCAG accessibility standards.
• Experience with data-driven design decisions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user interviews, surveys, and usability tests to gather insights and validate design decisions.
• Develop user flows and task analyses to ensure an optimal user experience.
• Create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes using Figma or similar tools.
• Collaborate with product owners, engineers, and AI specialists to iteratively develop high-quality software solutions.
• Develop and maintain a design system or style guide for scalable, consistent experiences.
• Ensure designs meet WCAG standards and comply with enterprise requirements.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies to align with project goals.

Skills

UX design

User research

Prototyping

Figma

Frontend basics

Agile

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Bootstrap

Kendo UI

React

Vue

Angular

Figma

Job description

Senior User Experience/User Interface ("UX/UI") Designer Cooley AI is seeking a UX/UI Designer to join the Practice Engineering team.

About Cooley AI: Cooley AI is the wholly-owned subsidiary of Cooley LLP. The frontier development arm of the leading technology law firm in the world. Our mission is to bring the best-in-class practices from the technology field into the legal domain to help lead our firm and the legal industry into the AI era. All employees of Cooley AI are employees of Cooley and are seconded to Cooley AI.

Position summary:

The UX/UI Designer focuses on the critical importance of user research, testing, and iterative design in creating AI-driven features, ensuring that these innovations meet the specific challenges and opportunities within the legal sector. The position requires navigating complex legal and regulatory requirements, particularly in a large law firm environment. Close coordination with cross-functional teams and strict adherence to agile practices is essential. Additionally, the role emphasizes the need for consistent branding and scalable design patterns to maintain a cohesive and adaptable design framework across the enterprise.

Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Position responsibilities:

• Conduct user interviews, surveys, and usability tests to gather insights and validate design decisions.
• Perform task analyses and develop user flows to ensure an optimal user experience.
• Create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes using Figma or similar tools.
• Utilize advanced prototyping techniques to demonstrate AI-based features and workflows.
• Design wireframes and mockups for both web and mobile applications.
• Work closely with product owners, engineers, and AI specialists to iteratively develop high-quality software solutions.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives) to ensure continuous alignment with project goals.
• Collaborate with clients and team members to understand project requirements, develop design concepts, and present ideas.
• Develop and maintain a design system or style guide that ensures scalable, consistent experiences across multiple products.
• Advocate for a cohesive and contemporary visual identity that aligns with the firm's professional standards.
• Ensure designs meet WCAG standards and adhere to relevant legal and enterprise compliance requirements.
• Work with legal teams and compliance officers to confirm that AI-driven interfaces meet all necessary guidelines.
• Stay current with AI/ML interface patterns, data visualization techniques, and explainable AI best practices.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest design and technology trends, tools, and techniques to continually improve the quality of our work.
• Collaborate with AI engineers to design user experiences that build trust and understanding in AI-driven insights.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, effectively prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines.
• Present design concepts and findings to stakeholders, gathering feedback and driving consensus.
• Provide training sessions and resources to team members on design systems, tools, and processes.
• Offer training and support to team members on design and technology-related topics, as needed.
• Mentor junior designers or interns as required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned or required.

Skills and experience:

Required:

• After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications.
• Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required.
• Ability to travel, as required.
• 3+ years direct applicable experience (e.g., user experience and interface design, preferably in enterprise or complex software environments).
• Senior candidates considered with 5+ years directly applicable experience.
• Solid knowledge of HTML/CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, Kendo UI Tools, and modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, or Angular).
• Advanced proficiency in Figma (or similar) for designing and prototyping.
• Familiarity with WCAG or other accessibility standards and the ability to build inclusive experiences.
• Comfort with data-driven design decisions, utilizing analytics or user feedback to refine experiences.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Experience working in or with large law firms (AMLAW 200 preferred).
• AI & Emerging Tech experience (e.g., exposure to AI/ML projects, with an understanding of user flows involving AI-driven insights).
• Prior experience building or maintaining design systems for enterprise applications.
• Figma Administration.

Competencies:

• Ability to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment and work extended or weekend hours when necessary.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated team player.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems with a proactive approach.
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs and priorities.
• Unwavering professionalism and diplomacy.

Cooley offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices. EOE.

The expected annual pay range for this position with a full-time schedule is $135,000 - $200,000. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.

We offer a full range of elective benefits including:

• medical
• health savings account (with applicable medical plan)
• dental
• vision
• health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts
• pre-tax commuter benefits
• life insurance
• AD&D
• long-term care coverage
• backup care for children and/or adults
• other parental support benefits

In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive:

• firm-paid life insurance
• AD&D
• LTD
• short term medical benefits
• 21 days of Paid Time Off ("PTO")
• 10 paid holidays each year

We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits.

New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.