AI Solutions & Automation Developer

The AI Solutions & Automation Developer plays a crucial role in Fisher Phillips' technology transformation team, focusing on designing, developing, and maintaining AI Agents and process automation workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain AI Agents using the firm’s AI agent platform and orchestration tools capable of reasoning, decision-making, and autonomous task execution.
• Integrate with internal and external applications via APIs to support agent workflows and process automation.
• Build and support process automations using tools such as Power Automate, Zapier, and Workato to streamline routine tasks and cross-system activities.
• Define, configure, and enforce guardrails and permissions for AI Agents to ensure proper use, compliance, and access control.
• Maintain detailed documentation for each Agent and automation, including build logic, integration points, data flows, change history, and versioning.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and Business Systems Analysts to gather requirements, define outcomes, and iteratively improve solutions.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Agent development lifecycle, standards, and practices within the Technology Transformation team.
• Collaborate with the AI Engineering team on firmwide AI standards and leveraging advanced models or research outputs to enhance agent development and automation workflows.
• Stay informed on evolving best practices in AI orchestration, automation tooling, and legal technology.
• Ongoing monitoring, optimization, and support of deployed Agent and Automation solutions, including model performance tracking, infrastructure scaling, and business continuity planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years of experience in software or automation development
• Extensive experience in secure Python programming, with a strong focus on AI/ML development, automation scripting, and the implementation of agent-based frameworks
• Proficient in JavaScript and TypeScript, with hands-on experience in developing web interfaces, building RESTful APIs, working with JSON data structures, and implementing authentication mechanisms
• Experience with process automation tools (e.g., Power Automate, Zapier, Make/Integromat, UiPath, Logic Apps)
• Knowledge of cloud-based platforms and SaaS integrations (e.g., Microsoft 365, Azure, Salesforce, legal tech tools)
• Understanding of data privacy, security, and access control considerations when building automated workflows
• Excellent documentation, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously

Desired Experience

• Prior experience in a law firm, accounting firm, or other professional services organization
• Experience managing hybrid environments with both on-premise and cloud infrastructure components
• Exposure to legal-specific applications and systems (e.g., DMS, timekeeping, case management, and docketing)
• Software developer experience is a plus

Fisher Phillips is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a workplace that values your health, happiness, and continued professional development. For more information, visit us at www.fisherphillips.com.