AI Automation Engineer / Developer

Konare Law•Frederick, MD

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Konare Law is a Maryland-based immigration law firm that is investing in technology to improve efficiency and accuracy. This new, full-time position is for a hands-on builder who will be responsible for artificial intelligence and automation within the firm. The role involves automating and connecting existing tools and workflows, and will evolve into designing and building custom software that forms the core of the firm's operations. The position is on-site, requiring close collaboration with attorneys and staff to understand firm operations and translate that knowledge into reliable systems. The focus is on building automation and software development, with general IT infrastructure handled separately.

Requirements

Strong programming ability (e.g., Python, JavaScript/TypeScript) to design, write, test, and maintain software independently.
Real, hands-on experience with AI tools and automation platforms, including large language models like Claude, and a track record of automating work.
Experience integrating and connecting software systems through APIs and automation tools.
Judgment to work with sensitive, confidential client information responsibly and securely.
Discretion and trustworthiness.
Ability to act as a self-starter, take general goals, ask questions, and deliver solutions without micromanagement.
Clear communication skills to explain technical work to non-technical staff in plain language.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in or with a law firm, or with legal, immigration, or other document-heavy, deadline-driven environments.
Familiarity with data security and privacy best practices, especially around confidential or privileged information.
Experience building internal tools, dashboards, or workflow systems from the ground up.

Responsibilities

Automate existing tools and workflows (client intake, document generation, court filings, deadline and case tracking, billing, client communication) using AI and automation platforms like Claude.
Eliminate repetitive, manual tasks and design dependable workflows for non-technical staff.
Connect tools, documents, and systems to enable data sharing.
Design and build custom software and internal tools tailored to firm operations, with incremental development and improvement.
Continuously maintain and refine the firm's systems.
Train attorneys and staff on new tools and document system functionality.
Turn firm operational knowledge into reliable systems.

Benefits

Medical insurance (90% premium coverage)
Dental insurance (100% covered)
Vision insurance (100% covered)
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Basic life/AD&D insurance ($25,000)
50% off Gold's Gym membership
14 days PTO (plus accrual increase after year 2)
10+ paid holidays
Friday lunches
Team activities
401(k) with up to 4% employer match (eligible after 1 year)
Access to LexisNexis, AILA Library, Practice Law Institute (PLI), Law360, and Master Series
In-house training program
Mentorship from experienced immigration attorneys