Legal Knowledge Engineer

Modern Family Law

Legal Knowledge Engineer at Modern Family Law designing AI-native legal service delivery systems. Collaborating with legal teams to translate workflows into structured AI-enabled systems.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal operations and technology, with a strong focus on workflow design, AI integration, and process improvement. Proficient in translating legal reasoning into structured systems while ensuring compliance and quality assurance.

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Juris Doctor (JD)Legal Operations ExperienceWorkflow DesignAI IntegrationProcess Improvement

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Hard Skills

Legal Workflow DesignProcedural SystemsOperational Process DesignAI Prompt DevelopmentDocument AutomationQuality Assurance StandardsWorkflow Orchestration LogicLegal Knowledge RepositoriesEscalation FrameworksDecision Trees

Soft Skills

Analytical AbilitiesSystems ThinkingWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationProject Management

Tools & Technologies

AI-Powered SystemsLegal TechnologyRetrieval SystemsClient Communication SystemsWorkflow Playbooks

Certifications & Qualifications

Paralegal Certification

Industry Keywords

Legal ServicesAutomationComplianceOperational EffectivenessCross-Functional Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate legal reasoning, workflows, and procedural requirements into structured AI-enabled systems.
Design decision trees, escalation frameworks, workflow logic, and prompt architectures for family law workflows.
Collaborate with attorneys and operational teams to identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.
Help structure and maintain institutional legal knowledge repositories, workflow playbooks, and operational guidance systems.
Develop and refine AI prompts, retrieval systems, and workflow orchestration logic.
Assist in building AI-powered intake systems, document automation workflows, and client communication systems.
Partner with product managers, developers, and AI engineers on implementation and testing.
Help define quality assurance, human-review, and escalation standards for AI-generated work product.
Monitor AI outputs for consistency, quality, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
Participate in testing, iteration, and optimization of AI-assisted legal workflows.
Help document legal workflows, system logic, and governance procedures.
Stay informed regarding emerging AI technologies, legal technology trends, and evolving regulatory considerations impacting AI in legal services.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (JD), paralegal certification, legal operations experience, or equivalent practical legal workflow experience.
3+ years of experience in legal operations, legal technology, workflow design, legal process engineering, product operations, or related fields.
Strong understanding of legal workflows, procedural systems, and operational process design.
Exceptional analytical and systems-thinking abilities.
Ability to translate complex legal concepts into structured workflows and operational logic.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
Comfortable working in highly collaborative, cross-functional environments.
Curiosity and enthusiasm regarding AI, automation, and the future of legal services.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Work From Anywhere -- eligible after 6 months