AI Engineer

Alston & Bird • Atlanta, GA

35d • $117,750 - $130,500

About The Position

We are seeking a dynamic and consultative legal technologist and AI Engineer to join our Knowledge & Innovation team. This role is pivotal in designing and implementing AI-powered workflows that enhance attorney productivity and client service delivery. You will work closely with legal teams to translate business needs into intelligent solutions using cutting-edge Gen AI platforms.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree required, a Master’s degree would be considered a plus but not required.
• 2+ years of experience in AI engineering, legal tech, or process design in a business or tech setting.
• Strong understanding of Gen AI technologies, including LLMs, RAG, data pipelines, and agentic AI.
• Experience with platforms like Harvey, Hebbia, or similar legal AI tools.
• Some proficiency in Python or other scripting languages; familiarity with APIs and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) is preferred, but not required.
• Excellent consultative and communication skills; ability to engage with legal professionals and stakeholders.
• A natural curiosity with a problem solving aptitude, someone who thrives on being a team player while being a self-starter as well.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to explain complex concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills; proven ability to work in cross-functional teams with lawyers, paralegals, and technical staff.
• In time, grow into a power user level coach who can proactively suggest improvements to processes and tools that support client delivery and internal efficiency.

Nice To Haves

• Background in law or legal operations is a plus, but not required.
• Experience working in a law firm or legal department or a legaltech company, and working knowledge of legal terminology.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with attorneys and practice groups to identify opportunities for AI-driven workflow automation and similar needs, as they arise.
• Design, prototype, and deploy AI-powered workflows using our Gen AI platforms.
• Develop workflows to extract data from large datasets, supporting legal research, and case strategy.
• These legal workflows will also include document review, due diligence, contract analysis, and drafting.
• Serve as a bridge between legal and technical teams, translating legal requirements into scalable AI workflows while explaining AI capabilities and limitations.
• Monitor performance and continuously improve AI workflows based on user feedback and insights.
• Conduct testing and QA for platform updates, enhancements, or integrations.
• Run training sessions and create documentation to support adoption of AI tools and associated workflows.
• Train users on the use of the workflows and provide basic end-user support for "how to" questions.
• Ensure all AI solutions adhere to legal ethical standards, data privacy laws, and firm policies; monitor and evaluate performance for continuous improvement.
• Stay informed about emerging trends in AI and legal technology, recommending initiatives to maintain the firm’s competitive edge.

Benefits

• You will have an opportunity to shape the future of legal services through cutting-edge technology.
• You will build experience customizing and deploying AI/ML solutions in the legal sector.
• You will benefit from our collaborative culture that is very supportive of professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees