Enterprise Applications Engineer - AI

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The Enterprise Applications Engineer - AI is an integral part of Latham’s Technology and Information team and will be responsible for the research, implementation, and maintenance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) modules into supported off-the-shelf applications, while leading project teams to research, evaluate, design, and implement available AI tools and integrate them into our current enterprise applications, with project teams potentially including members within Enterprise Applications, other groups within the Technology department (Global and/or Practice Office), other administrative groups within the firm, and third-party vendors or consultants. This role will be located in our Downtown Los Angeles office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence. 

Other key responsibilities include:

• Researching and implementing AI tools that may improve integrations and efficiencies for all facets of attorney work, such as document generation, research, client billing, business development, and analysis and fact-finding
• Acting as a subject matter expert regarding these AI solutions to provide expert analysis of needs required for successful implementations
• Liaising with stakeholders and leaders of other business units to research how AI may be applied to their groups
• Utilizing technical creativity to identify and implement additional enhancements related to integrated AI modules and how they may be used
• Installing, maintaining, and upgrading AI modules, as appropriate, for all users within the firm
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Possess knowledge and proficiency in a wide variety of software programs, including Microsoft Windows Enterprise, Microsoft Windows Server, and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Teams)
• Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency with the administration and maintenance of relational databases used by supported applications
• Display familiarity with networking fundamentals, including firewalls and load balancing technologies on Windows and Linux-based servers

And have:

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field; appropriate work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a technical implementation leadership role (project manager, technical lead, or architect) or a minimum of five (5) years in an individual contributor role on large-scale software projects 
• Experience with systems integrations, business process integrations, and automation

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

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