Job Description Join Our Team at Litera: Where Legal Technology Meets Excellence Litera has been at the forefront of legal technology innovation for over 25 years, crafting legal software to amplify impact and maximize efficiency. Developed by the best legal minds in the industry, our comprehensive suite of integrated legal tools is both powerful and user-friendly and simplifies the way modern firms manage core legal workflows, secure collaboration, and organize firm knowledge and experience. Every day, we help more than 2.3 million legal professionals focus on their craft. Litera: Less busy work, more of your life’s work.

Overview: As an 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.
• 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 in transactional law, ideally gained at a law firm, in house, or at a legal service provider.
• Experience working in debt financing is an asset
• 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.

Why Join Litera?

• The company culture: We emphasize helping each other grow, doing the right thing always, and being part of a journey to amplify impact, creating an exciting and fulfilling work environment
• Commitment to Employees: Our people commitment is based on what employees love most about being part of the team, focusing on tools that matter to the difference-makers in the legal world and amplifying their impact
• Global, Dynamic, and Diverse Team: Our is a global company with ambitious goals and unlimited opportunities, offering a dynamic and diverse work environment where employees can grow, listen, empathize, and problem-solve together
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Experience peace of mind with our health insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off, and a supportive work-life balance. We invest in your well-being and future, ensuring a rewarding career journey.
• Career Growth and Development: We provide career paths and opportunities for professional development, allowing employees to progress through various technical and leadership roles

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, or Washington residents is $95,000 to $134,000. 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).

Litera is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.