Applied AI Solutions Analyst

MWE • Chicago, IL

1d • $93,000 - $169,000 • Remote

About The Position

McDermott, Will & Schulte LLP is seeking an ambitious individual with a passion for AI to join their team as an Applied AI Solutions Analyst. This role is central to the firm's ambitious AI initiatives, focusing on building intelligent applications, agentic workflows, and deep integrations to transform how legal and business processes are handled. Unlike traditional roles, this position involves discovering opportunities, designing solutions, and building them directly using advanced AI tools. The firm is committed to leveraging AI to enhance its services and internal operations.

Requirements

• 3+ years delivering software-based solutions in a Business Analyst, solutions, or technical product role.
• Demonstrated AI building experience (delivered AI tools, workflows, or agents professionally or personally).
• Deep prompt engineering skill.
• Proficiency with at least one leading AI foundation platform.
• API integration experience (REST, JSON, and cloud environments, Azure preferred).
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain model behavior to senior leadership.
• BS in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with agentic frameworks, tool-use chains, or autonomous agent orchestration.
• Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools and agentic workflow frameworks.
• Exposure to legal industry workflows (matter management, KM, or client delivery).
• Familiarity with responsible AI and data governance in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Partner with attorneys and operational leaders to identify workflow pain points and translate them into AI use cases.
• Design and build AI solutions using state-of-the-art AI foundation platforms, including conversational tools and document automation.
• Orchestrate agentic workflows to autonomously handle multi-step legal and business processes through integration frameworks and APIs.
• Utilize prompting to engineer bespoke applications and solutions that deliver high-quality output.
• Integrate AI solutions with M365 applications, Enterprise Data Warehouse, the firm's Document Management System, and other enterprise applications.
• Run iterative feedback loops with stakeholders, validate solution designs, and maintain clear documentation throughout the delivery process.
• Monitor the LLM landscape and introduce actionable AI innovations to the team.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package
• Opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses
• Discretionary bonus (for full-time positions)
• Comprehensive benefits package (for full-time positions)
• Support for physical, emotional, mental, and financial health
• Emphasis on work-life balance

What This Job Offers

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