Litera

Junior Associate, Legal Knowledge Engineering

Litera • $95K — $120K *
Philadelphia, PA 19120In-Person
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
More than 3 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years as a litigation associate from a law firm, in-house, or legal service provider.
  • Experience with contract review is advantageous.
  • Must hold a JD and be licensed in at least one state/province.
  • Experience with legal operations or contract management systems is beneficial.
  • Strong interest in legal technology and AI is essential.
  • Excellent client service and communication skills are required.
  • Must possess strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with product, engineering, and design teams to shape new legal tech products and features.
  • Map current lawyer workflows to inform product and design decisions.
  • Experiment with Generative AI to enhance product development.
  • Craft prompts for accurate information extraction from document sets.
  • Develop machine learning algorithms for securities and financing documents.
  • Stay updated on legal domain developments and spot opportunities for creating smart fields.
  • Identify process improvements and efficiencies, sharing best practices with the team.

Benefits

  • Supportive company culture that emphasizes mutual growth and ethical practices.
  • Comprehensive benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.
  • Generous paid time off with an emphasis on work-life balance.
  • Career development opportunities for professional growth and progression.
  • Dynamic and diverse global work environment promoting collaboration.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Overview: As a Junior Associate, Legal Knowledge Engineering at Litera, you will be part of a dynamic team that is passionate about driving innovation in the legal technology space. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge tools and collaborate with industry experts to deliver solutions that make a real difference in the legal profession.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Working with our product/engineering/design teams to help set the vision for new legal tech products and features within Kira and the rest of Litera.


  • Mapping out a lawyer's current workflow to ensure our product and design teams understand how lawyers operate.


  • Experimenting and testing Generative AI to ensure our products are built the best they can be.


  • Creating prompts to allow for the accurate extraction of information from a document set.


  • Develop new "smart fields" (machine learning algorithms that can find information) and data points for documents relating to securities and/or financing transactions.


  • Maintain a thorough understanding of developments in your legal domain, and continuously identify new opportunities to build smart fields.


  • Identify opportunities to improve processes, gain efficiencies, and share best practices.


Qualifications:

  • You have two or more years practicing as a litigation associate, ideally gained at a law firm, in house, or at a legal service provider.


  • Having some experience reviewing contracts is a plus.


  • Have a JD and have been called to the bar in at least one state/province.


  • Experience with legal operations, legal program management, and/or contract management systems is an asset.


  • Strong interest in legal technology and artificial intelligence.


  • You have strong client service skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills.


  • You have the ability to learn new technologies quickly and are not intimidated by trying something new.


  • You have extraordinary attention to detail and are highly organized.


  • You are relentless and a creative problem solver, and your analytical skills are exceptional.


  • You have strong time management skills and can successfully juggle multiple priorities.


  • You are highly responsible, self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.


  • You empathize with people. Your first instinct when asked for something is to try to find a way to say yes.


The salary range for this position is $95,000 to $120,000 in the United States. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, Litera offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
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Salary Range (Ontario Applicants):
This position has a base salary range of $100,000 to $135,000 CAD, with additional eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus and benefits. The final offer will depend on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

About Litera

Litera is a software company that provides document lifecycle management solutions to law firms and corporations. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Litera's products include document drafting, proofreading, comparison, and metadata management tools. The company has over 1000 employees and serves more than 90% of the world's top 100 law firms. Litera has received numerous awards and recognitions for its products and services.
Learn more about Litera
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Information Technology
* Ladders Estimates

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