AI Solutions Specialist (Open to recent college graduates)

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox

15h • $70,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Solutions Specialist is an early-career role
designed for recent college graduates who want hands-on experience applying AI
in a high impact, professional services setting. This front-line role involves
helping attorneys, agents, and staff get practical value from our approved AI
tools, while also assisting with test, configuration, documentation, and
development of internal AI applications. This is a high-visibility role for
someone who enjoys solving problems, teaching others, and experimenting with AI
workflows. The AI Solutions Specialist should be willing to work at least 3 days
in the office from our D.C. office.

This role is as much about people as it is about technology. We’re looking for
someone with strong aptitude and curiosity who enjoys being hands‑on, listening
to user needs, troubleshooting issues, and talking through how AI can optimize
legal work. This role is for you if enjoy translating emerging technology into
practical workflows and building relationships along the way.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Information Technology, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Bio-Informatics, or a similar technical field (or equivalent practical experience) required.
• Familiarity with generative AI concepts (LLMs, prompting, context management, evaluation/verification, limitations) required.
• Basic programming/scripting ability (e.g., Python, Java, Ruby, or JavaScript) and familiarity with AI-Assisted Code Development (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor, Github CoPilot, etc.) required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and customer service orientation for engagement with attorneys and staff.
• Polished presentation and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and independent with the ability to work on projects with minimal supervision.
• Curious about generative AI and motivated to learn quickly
• Comfortable explaining technical concepts to non‑technical audiences
• Organized, responsive, and enjoys being “the person who helps make things work”
• Interest in how AI changes professional services (especially law, IP, and knowledge work)

Nice To Haves

• Some internship or coursework experience in an AI-focused role preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 CoPilot environments or workflow automation preferred
• Exposure to API development and use, MCP protocol, Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines, prompt chaining, or low‑code tools preferred
• Interest in legal tech, IP, or regulated/professional environments

Responsibilities

• Helping attorneys and staff use firm‑approved AI tools effectively, including Microsoft Copilot, Thomson Reuters CoCounsel, and internally developed applications.
• Troubleshooting common issues such as access, errors, workflow challenges, and “what’s the best way to do this?” questions, and escalating appropriately when needed.
• Coaching users on prompt quality and workflow structuring, including transforming vague requests into structured prompts and validating results for reliability.
• Developing strategies for using AI to solve day‑to‑day legal workflows.
• Assisting with configuration, testing, and iterative improvement of internal tools.
• Gathering user feedback and translating that feedback into actionable improvements.
• Creating specific‑purpose AI agents.
• Supporting customization, configuration, and light development of internal AI tools using Python, JavaScript, Java, APIs, prompt pipelines, or low‑code solutions.
• Using AI‑assisted code development tools such as Claude Code, Cursor, and GitHub Copilot to create custom applications.
• Creating “how‑to” guides, short demos, and internal FAQs to help teams use tools confidently and responsibly.
• Supporting internal training sessions from beginner to advanced levels, including prompt engineering and practical use‑case workshops.
• Operating within the firm’s governance framework, emphasizing approved tools, confidentiality, and ethical AI adoption.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees