AI Workflow Engineer/Automation Architect

Modern Family Law • Denver, CO

7h • $130,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Modern Family Law is seeking a highly technical, systems-oriented AI Workflow Engineer / Automation Architect to design and implement AI-native legal workflows and operational automation systems. The role builds the technical infrastructure behind AI-enabled legal service delivery, workflow orchestration, client automation, and integrations across the firm’s technology ecosystem. The engineer works with AI leadership, product teams, attorneys, developers, and operations personnel to connect AI models with internal platforms, document systems, CRMs, client portals, communications, and business operations. This position supports the firm’s goal of delivering scalable, efficient, compliant, and client-centered legal services through intelligent workflow infrastructure.

The position requires production-grade Python engineering, workflow automation and systems integration expertise, and experience with AI agent orchestration, retrieval, APIs, and observability. The recruiter screen and coding exercise must take place in an office, and candidates must live within commuting distance of the Denver, Colorado Springs, or Fort Collins offices. Work From Anywhere is available to eligible employees after six months.

Requirements

• 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 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.
• Must reside within a commutable distance of an office in Denver, Colorado Springs, or Fort Collins.
• Recruiter screen and coding exercise must be completed in an office; government-issued identification is required for identity verification.
• Ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively with employees, managers, leadership, attorneys, support staff, and external partners.
• Ability to work independently as a proactive self-starter while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, reliability, organization, and follow-through.
• Flexibility 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 in a primarily computer-based environment, including extended 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 perform assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

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 in 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 for 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 escalations.
• 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 for 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 for AI workflows.
• Document workflow architectures, system logic, integration maps, and operational standards.
• Evaluate emerging automation technologies, orchestration frameworks, and AI infrastructure tools.
• Support onboarding, offboarding, or time-sensitive operational needs, including occasional evening or adjusted hours as needed.

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation commensurate with technical capability, engineering sophistication, operational impact, and strategic contribution.
• Performance incentives.
• Health care plan including medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement plan (401k, IRA).
• Life insurance (basic, voluntary, and AD&D).
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and public holidays.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Training and development.
• Work From Anywhere eligibility after six months.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time