Principal Product Designer

Everlaw•Oakland, CA

20h•$229,000 - $290,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Everlaw is seeking a visionary Principal Product Designer to define the future of our AI-powered litigation platform and shape how we build products. This is a critical leadership role where you will pioneer elegant, breakthrough AI experiences that drive meaningful value for our users and business. You will establish principled frameworks for human-AI collaboration, architect durable systems that scale, and influence company strategy through design excellence and leadership.At Everlaw, our mission is to promote justice by illuminating truth. We help legal teams across law firms, government agencies, corporations and nonprofits sift through millions of documents to uncover critical evidence in high-stakes litigation and investigations. It's a multi-billion dollar space, and we approach it with advanced technology and thoughtful design. We work with all 50 state Attorneys General and hundreds of law firms on some of the most high-profile cases litigated today. The Product Design team is at the forefront of this mission, transforming complex, high-stakes workflows into experiences that are intuitive, powerful, and distinctly human. As AI redefines legal work, we are committed to designing systems that amplify human intuition, communicate uncertainty with clarity, and uphold the defensibility required in the pursuit of justice. We take pride in designing an exceptional product while fostering a strong user-centered design culture across the company. We do not believe in the ‘perfect’ candidate. If you’re passionate about the role and feel you can contribute meaningfully, we encourage you to apply. This is a full-time position based in our Oakland, California office, with a hybrid work schedule : in-office Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with the option to work remotely Tuesday and Friday. How We're Different Built for the AI Era: Everlaw has been committed to AI-assisted workflows for over a decade with tools like predictive coding, document clustering, and ML translation. We’ve continued this leadership into the generative AI era, with best-in-class AI features like deep dive and coding suggestions built with principled design, rigorous controls, and deep workflow expertise. We don’t layer AI onto legal work - we architect intelligent, trustworthy systems grounded in enduring trust. Pursue truth while finding yours: We pursue truth for our customers and our employees alike. With a generous L&D budget, clearly codified norms, and a commitment to long-term thinking, integrity and discipline, we create an environment where careers grow with intention and purpose. Design at the core: Design is embedded in product strategy and company direction. Our open, vibrant culture fosters strong belongingness and DEIB scores as reflected in team engagement surveys. We firmly believe that happy people make happy products. Thoughtful onboarding: From day one, our structured onboarding program integrates you into our product, processes, team and goals, setting you up to contribute thoughtfully and quickly. Impact that matters: Through our social impact program, Everlaw for Good, we provide free or at heavily discounted prices to our technology for journalists, nonprofits, and pro bono attorneys to help level the playing field for justice, extending our mission beyond business.

Requirements

10+ years of Product Design experience with a track record of leading complex, high-impact initiatives that uncovered new value for the business.
2+ years experience shipping AI-powered experiences with strong intuition around transparency and trust.
BA/BS degree in graphic design, design communication, human-computer interaction, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated ability to define product vision and influence org level strategy.
Experience designing for data intensive, B2B SaaS, enterprise or regulated domains.
Portfolio demonstrating strength in product thinking, interaction and visual design.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively driving alignment across senior Product and Engineering leaders.
Exceptional storytelling and communication skills.
Demonstrated mentorship and influence across design orgs.
You are authorized to work in the United States without restrictions.

Responsibilities

Drive strategic vision: Lead high-impact, ambiguous initiatives that unlock new value by delivering best-in-class experience for our users. Architect a long-term vision connecting user behavior, legal workflows and market dynamics.
Define AI excellence in product: Establish industry-leading AI design patterns for high-stakes legal workflows. Define guardrails for control, confidence, transparency, privacy, and security.
Shape AI organizational influence : Influence how AI informs discovery, prioritization, and experience development across the organization, ensuring alignment with brand and quality standards.
Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with senior Product and Engineering leaders to frame complex challenges, clarify tradeoffs, anticipate risks, and guide strategic decisions.
Evolve the Craft: Influence org-wide design tooling, workflows, and standards, including influencing Bluebook Design System interactions, outstanding visuals, and motion design principles.
Mentorship: Model a strong feedback culture, sponsoring growth opportunities for designers, elevating team collaboration and setting craft standards.
Advocacy: Represent Everlaw internally and externally, and help set the standards for design in the Legal Tech industry.

Benefits

The expected salary range for this role is between $229,000 - $290,000. The final offered salary will be dependent upon many factors including the candidate’s experience and skills. The base pay range is subject to change in the future.
Participation in our equity program
401(k) retirement plan with company matching
Health, dental, and vision insurance
HSAs and FSAs for various expenses
Company-sponsored life and disability insurance
Paid parental leave and sick leave
17 paid vacation days plus 11 federal holidays
A generous stipend for Learning & Development
Access to mental health and wellness resources like membership to Modern Health
A beautiful office in Uptown Oakland, just steps from the BART line and dozens of restaurants and walking distance to Lake Merritt
Flexible work-from-home days on Tuesdays and Fridays
Monthly home internet reimbursement
Ability to select your hardware of choice (Mac or PC) and customize your desk setup
A wide variety of snacks and beverages in the office
Company-wide out-of-the-box events and fun activities with your team
Time off for company-sponsored volunteer events and 4 paid hours per quarter to volunteer at a charitable organization of your choice