AI Workflow Engineer/Automation Architect

Modern Family Law • Oakland, CA

10h • $140,000 - $165,000

About The Position

Modern Family Law (MFL) is seeking a highly technical, systems-oriented, and operationally sophisticated AI Workflow Engineer / Automation Architect to design and implement AI-native legal workflows and operational automation systems. The role builds and maintains the technical infrastructure for AI-enabled legal service delivery, workflow orchestration, client automation, and integrations across the firm’s technology ecosystem.

Working closely with AI leadership, product teams, attorneys, developers, and operations personnel, this person will architect scalable systems integrating AI models, internal platforms, document systems, CRMs, client portals, communication systems, and business operations. The role supports MFL’s evolution into an AI-native legal organization delivering scalable, efficient, compliant, and client-centered legal services.

The position is office-commutable to Oakland or San Jose. Work From Anywhere eligibility is available after six months. Occasional evenings or adjusted hours may be needed for onboarding, offboarding, or time-sensitive operational needs.

Requirements

• Reside within a commutable distance to an office in Oakland or San Jose.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in software engineering, computer science, information systems, automation engineering, or a related field.
• Deep experience in workflow automation, systems integration, software engineering, AI implementation, or automation architecture.
• Production-grade Python experience and sound software engineering practices, including testing, code reviews, version control, and CI/CD.
• Experience designing, building, and optimizing AI agent workflows using orchestration frameworks such as LangGraph or LangChain, vector retrieval, LLM observability platforms such as LangFuse or LangSmith, and API/webhook integrations.
• Strong understanding of APIs, workflow orchestration, event-driven systems, and systems integration.
• Experience working with automation platforms, orchestration tools, or AI infrastructure frameworks.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and systems-thinking abilities.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects in fast-moving environments.
• Ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively with employees, managers, leadership, attorneys, support staff, and external partners.
• Ability to be a proactive self-starter, work independently, and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, reliability, organization, and follow-through.
• Flexibility and ability to respond positively to shifting priorities and business needs.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
• Ability to work primarily in a computer-based environment, including extended periods of sitting, screen time, typing, and use of standard office equipment.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move office equipment or materials weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to work occasional evenings or adjusted hours as needed to support onboarding, offboarding, or time-sensitive operational needs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with generative AI systems and AI orchestration frameworks.
• Familiarity with OpenAI, Anthropic, LangChain, LlamaIndex, vector databases, retrieval systems, or workflow automation platforms.
• Experience integrating CRM systems, document automation tools, client portals, or SaaS platforms.
• Experience within legal technology, healthcare technology, financial services, or another regulated industry.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and scalable automation architectures.
• Understanding of AI governance, auditability, data security, and confidentiality considerations.
• Experience supporting AI-powered conversational systems or agent architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain AI-enabled workflow orchestration systems across legal and operational processes.
• Develop integrations among AI platforms, CRMs, document automation systems, client portals, payment systems, and internal operational tools.
• Build automation pipelines and event-driven workflows for legal intake, document generation, communications, workflow routing, and escalation protocols.
• Collaborate with Legal Knowledge Engineers and Product Managers to translate legal workflows into scalable technical architectures.
• Implement API integrations across third-party platforms and internal systems.
• Develop retrieval, prompt orchestration, and workflow execution systems supporting AI agents and AI-assisted processes.
• Assist in designing scalable architectures for AI-powered client experiences and internal operational systems.
• Monitor workflow reliability, system performance, automation effectiveness, and operational scalability.
• Troubleshoot automation failures, workflow bottlenecks, and integration issues.
• Participate in security, governance, auditability, and compliance planning related to AI workflows.
• Document workflow architectures, system logic, integration maps, and operational standards.
• Evaluate emerging automation technologies, orchestration frameworks, and AI infrastructure tools.

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation and performance incentives; compensation is commensurate with technical capability, engineering sophistication, operational impact, and strategic contribution.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision).
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA).
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D).
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays).
• Short Term & Long Term Disability.
• Training & Development.
• Work From Anywhere eligibility after 6 months.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level