McDermott Will & Emery

Applied AI Solutions Analyst, Legal Practice Groups

McDermott Will & Emery$93K — $169K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in a Business Analyst, solutions, or technical product role delivering software-based solutions
  • Familiarity with legal industry workflows such as matter management and client delivery
  • Proven experience in building AI tools and workflows
  • Advanced prompt engineering skills; proficiency in at least one leading AI platform
  • API integration experience, particularly with REST, JSON, and cloud environments like Azure
  • Strong communication skills to articulate model behavior to technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

  • Partner with attorneys to identify and translate workflow challenges into AI use cases
  • Design and implement AI solutions across a variety of legal applications
  • Create agentic workflows that manage complex legal processes autonomously
  • Utilize prompting techniques to create customized applications with high-quality outputs
  • Integrate AI solutions with enterprise applications such as M365 and Document Management Systems
  • Conduct iterative feedback sessions to validate and document solution designs
  • Stay updated on LLM innovations and bring actionable insights to the team

Benefits

  • Executive-sponsored AI program at a leading law firm
  • Opportunity to work with advanced AI tools on impactful projects
  • Remote-first work environment with a collaborative team culture
  • Engagement in career-defining projects at the forefront of legal AI transformation
  • Eligibility for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package
Full Job Description


Job Description:

Position Summary:

Are you a Product Manager, Pre-Sales Engineer, or Business Analyst who lives and breathes AI? Do you work with attorneys? This role was built for you.

McDermott, Will & Schulte LLP is among the most ambitious firms in the world when it comes to AI - and we're just getting started. We're building a purpose-built AI capability inside the firm: intelligent applications, agentic workflows, and deep integrations that are transforming how our attorneys and staff professionals work and how we serve clients. The Applied AI Solutions Analyst sits at the center of that effort. You won't hand requirements to a dev team. You'll discover opportunities, design solutions, and build them yourself using the most advanced AI tools available.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

- Partner with attorneys and legal practice group leaders to surface workflow pain points and translate them into AI use cases
- Design and build AI solutions using state-of-the-art AI foundation platforms, from conversational tools to full document automation
- Orchestrate agentic workflows that autonomously handle multi-step legal and business processes via integration frameworks and APIs
- Use prompting to engineer bespoke applications and solutions with 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 delivery
- Monitor the LLM landscape and bring actionable AI innovations back to the team

TECHNOLOGIES

Leading AI Foundation Models
Agentic Frameworks
Vector Store(s)
Enterprise Data Platform
Agentic Workflows
MCP
REST APIs
Azure
iManage
SharePoint
Microsoft 365
Git

WHAT YOU BRING

- 3+ years delivering software-based solutions in a Business Analyst, solutions, or technical product role
- Exposure to legal industry workflows - matter management, KM, or client delivery
- 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 - can explain model behavior to a managing partner
- BS in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent experience

PREFERRED

- Experience with agentic frameworks, tool-use chains, or autonomous agent orchestration
- Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools and agentic workflow frameworks
- Familiarity with responsible AI and data governance in regulated environments

WHY MWS

- Executive-sponsored AI program - one of the most ambitious in global law
- Build with frontier AI tools on problems that genuinely matter
- Remote-first, collaborative team that ships fast and celebrates impact
- Career-defining work at the frontier of legal AI transformation

Successful candidates will be provided with outstanding career opportunities and will receive a competitive total rewards package with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses.

Target Hiring Range $93,000 - $169,000

Please note that quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that MWS provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

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Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk and hear
  • Employee must occasionally lift up to twenty (20) pounds


Work Environment:

Typical indoor office environment

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people within this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.

About McDermott Will & Emery

McDermott Will & Emery is a premier international law firm with a diversified business practice. Our lawyers represent a wide range of commercial, industrial and financial enterprises, both publically and privately held. McDermott has more than 1,100 lawyers located in 18 offices across the United States, Europe and Asia. Further extending our reach in Asia, we have a strategic alliance with MWE China Law Offices in Shanghai. McDermott partners with clients to accomplish their business objectives by providing superior counsel and service. The expansion of our international platform has supported numerous cross-border transactions and litigation matters, while providing the experience necessary to offer corporate, tax, labor and benefits, competition, intellectual property and regulatory counsel to clients across all industries. In the years to come, we will continue to expand geographically and enhance our existing practices and industry-focused strengths, and are committed to building from these strengths in order to best serve our clients and communities. McDermott has a long history of social responsibility and supporting the communities in which our people live and work. We believe it is our obligation to embrace our communities and promote their well being through pro bono work, community service, charitable giving, environmental stewardship and promoting diversity.

McDermott Will & Emery Careers

Joining McDermott Will & Emery presents an unparalleled opportunity to advance a career at a global leader in legal services. The firm is renowned for fostering professional growth and embracing innovation through a culture that values diversity and leadership.

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McDermott Will & Emery offers a variety of job opportunities that cater to a range of skills and professional interests. The firm seeks passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players ready to contribute to a dynamic team. From seasoned attorneys to support staff, McDermott Will & Emery is continuously hiring to enhance their service capabilities.

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Internships at McDermott Will & Emery provide a robust platform for early-career individuals to gain significant, hands-on experience in a highly professional environment. Interns are immersed in the culture of excellence, working closely with experienced professionals while engaging in real-world legal challenges.

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McDermott Will & Emery prides itself on offering competitive benefits that reflect the firm’s appreciation for its team members. Benefits are designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of all employees and their families. The firm's culture is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and collaboration, making it a prime environment for professional fulfillment.

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