Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox is a highly regarded intellectual property specialty law firm seeking an AI Solutions Specialist. This early-career role involves supporting attorneys and staff in effectively using AI tools, troubleshooting issues, and developing strategies for AI integration in legal workflows.
Responsibilities
- Helping attorneys and staff use firm‑approved AI tools effectively, including Microsoft Copilot, Thomson Reuters CoCounsel, and internally developed applications
- Troubleshooting common issues such as access, errors, workflow challenges, and “what’s the best way to do this?” questions, and escalating appropriately when needed
- Coaching users on prompt quality and workflow structuring, including transforming vague requests into structured prompts and validating results for reliability
- Developing strategies for using AI to solve day‑to‑day legal workflows
- Assisting with configuration, testing, and iterative improvement of internal tools
- Gathering user feedback and translating that feedback into actionable improvements
- Creating specific‑purpose AI agents
- Supporting customization, configuration, and light development of internal AI tools using Python, JavaScript, Java, APIs, prompt pipelines, or low‑code solutions
- Using AI‑assisted code development tools such as Claude Code, Cursor, and GitHub Copilot to create custom applications
- Creating “how‑to” guides, short demos, and internal FAQs to help teams use tools confidently and responsibly
- Supporting internal training sessions from beginner to advanced levels, including prompt engineering and practical use‑case workshops
- Operating within the firm’s governance framework, emphasizing approved tools, confidentiality, and ethical AI adoption
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Information Technology, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Bio-Informatics, or a similar technical field (or equivalent practical experience) required
- Familiarity with generative AI concepts (LLMs, prompting, context management, evaluation/verification, limitations) required
- Basic programming/scripting ability (e.g., Python, Java, Ruby, or JavaScript) and familiarity with AI-Assisted Code Development (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor, Github CoPilot, etc.) required
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and customer service orientation for engagement with attorneys and staff
- Polished presentation and interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated and independent with the ability to work on projects with minimal supervision
- Organized, responsive, and enjoys being 'the person who helps make things work'
- Curious about generative AI and motivated to learn quickly
- Comfortable explaining technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Some internship or coursework experience in an AI-focused role preferred
- Experience with Microsoft 365 CoPilot environments or workflow automation preferred
- Exposure to API development and use, MCP protocol, Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines, prompt chaining, or low-code tools preferred
- Interest in legal tech, IP, or regulated/professional environments
- Interest in how AI changes professional services (especially law, IP, and knowledge work)
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Excellent benefits
Company Overview
Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox is a top-ranked intellectual property specialty firm located in Washington, D.C. It was founded in 1978, and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://www.sternekessler.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 1 in 2022, 1 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.