Legal Knowledge Engineer

Modern Family Law

Legal Knowledge Engineer at Modern Family Law tasked with designing AI-native legal service delivery systems. Collaborate with attorneys and AI teams to improve legal workflows and efficiency.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeRemote • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $140,000 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, process improvement, and AI integration in legal services. Proficient in translating complex legal concepts into structured systems and maintaining quality assurance standards.

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Juris Doctor (JD)Legal Operations ExperienceWorkflow DesignAI IntegrationAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Legal Workflow DesignProcess EngineeringAI Prompt DevelopmentDocument AutomationQuality Assurance StandardsOperational Process DesignWorkflow Orchestration LogicLegal Knowledge RepositoriesEscalation FrameworksDecision Trees

Soft Skills

Analytical AbilitiesCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProject ManagementCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

AI-Powered SystemsLegal TechnologyRetrieval SystemsClient Communication SystemsWorkflow Playbooks

Certifications & Qualifications

Paralegal Certification

Industry Keywords

Legal ServicesAutomationRegulatory ConsiderationsOperational EffectivenessEmerging AI Technologies

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