Job Description
Join the Legal Tech Revolution at Litera
Are you ready to shape the future of how law is practiced? At Litera, we’re on a mission to Raise The Bar™️ for the legal profession by delivering transformational and globally-trusted solutions to law firms and corporate legal teams worldwide. We’ve been a leader in legal tech innovation for 30 years and are leading the legal AI revolution to this day with most of the world’s largest law firms as our clients. If you’re passionate about building AI-forward solutions that scale globally and want your work to impact millions of legal professionals worldwide, this is your opportunity to be part of an extraordinary team that’s elevating the craft of law.
As part of our strategic growth and commitment to fostering collaboration and operational excellence, we are transitioning to a hybrid working model. This position is based in Denver, CO and candidates should reside within reasonable commuting distance, as this role requires on-site presence at least three days per week. This hybrid approach enables us to build a collaborative and innovative work environment while maintaining the flexibility that supports both productivity and work-life balance. We are actively seeking talented individuals to join our team in this exciting new phase of growth.
Available Office Locations: | Denver |
Overview
At Litera, you’ll have the unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technologies that are transforming the legal industry. Our AI-first approach means you’ll collaborate with talented teams to design, build, and deploy intelligent solutions that directly impact how law is practiced worldwide. AI isn’t an add-on, it’s the operating system for how we build. We use agents and assistants to amplify creativity, compress cycle times, and raise the bar on quality. Whether you’re developing agentic workflows, integrating large language models, or orchestrating AI-driven features, you’ll be empowered to push boundaries and shape the future of legal tech. Join us and be part of a team where your work with AI isn’t just encouraged—it’s essential to our mission.
As a Software Engineer at Litera, you will be part of a dynamic team that is passionate about driving innovation in the legal technology space. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge tools and collaborate with industry experts to deliver solutions that make a real difference in the legal profession.
We are seeking a Software Engineer with a background in .NET / C#, SQL, and cloud services development to deliver world-class software solutions to our customers, primarily focused in the area of information governance. The ideal candidate must demonstrate exceptional problem-solving skills and outstanding analytic capabilities that will enable the delivery of high-quality, data-driven applications and services.
Key Responsibilities
Translates product goals into LLM-driven, machine-executable instructions and demonstrates machine communication fluency with structured prompting, tool schemas, few/zero-shot patterns
Implements safety and observability for developed LLM features (e.g. trace logs, red-team prompts, jailbreak resistance, PII handling) and partners with Security Architects on policy conformance
Execute the design, development, testing, and delivery of scalable customer-facing applications and services
Deliver clean, thoroughly documented, and extensible code, adhering to defined Litera engineering standards for quality, security, and scalability
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product Management, Quality Engineering) to complete tasks
Operate as a human source for expert level knowledge of modern software development techniques and methodologies
Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, including work item refinement, code reviews, testing, and deployment processes
Actively participate in Litera’s Agile methodology and culture of continuous improvement by employing new practices to increase the efficiency and quality of the development process
Manage individual task priorities, estimates, deadlines, and deliverables, while meeting or exceeding key performance and quality metrics as defined and communicated by leadership
Employ strong patterns of unit and integration testing to meet organization test coverage goals
Manage individual task priorities, estimates, deadlines, and deliverables
Shape innovative designs and feature enhancement ideas into the product and design process
Required Qualifications
Proven prompt-engineering experience, and strong written communication with both humans and machines
3-5 years of software development experience with excellent C# and TypeScript/JavaScript coding skills
Experience with the following technologies:
.NET/.NET Core, ASP.NET Core, Web/REST APIs
HTML5/CSS
SQL and Entity Framework experience
Client-side web frameworks such as Knockout, React, Angular, or Vue.js
Unit testing frameworks, such as NUnit, XUnit, or Microsoft Test
Education in Computer Science or Software Engineering (or related experience)
Experience developing software using Microsoft Visual Studio, Github, Jira and/or Azure DevOps
Solid foundational understanding of HTTP, REST, HTML, JavaScript, and CSS
Demonstrated understanding of the backend development of services, business logic layers, and data layers, leveraging C#, .NET, and SQL
Familiarity with the practical application of the Scrum Framework and developing in a Gitflow branching model
Demonstrated understanding of how developed software participates with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, with a track record of building positive relationships
Exceptional organizational, analytical, troubleshooting, and debugging skills
Preferred Skills
Hands-on orchestration and review of production code written by Agentic AI tools, such as Devin or Cursor
Experience shipping AI-enabled features to production would be a major plus
Prior active participation in the design of Agentic AI development workflows
Experience with Single Page Application (SPA) frameworks
Microsoft Azure or cloud-native development, leveraging Azure DevOps, SQL Azure, Azure Service Fabric, Azure Storage, Azure Key Vault
Experience with containerization, including Docker and Kubernetes (AKS)
Knowledge of compliance, security, and defensive coding best practices (e.g. OWASP Top 10, SOLID design principles)
Certifications demonstrating an in-depth working knowledge in any of the above stated Qualifications
Why Join Litera?
The company culture: We emphasize helping each other grow, doing the right thing always, and being part of a journey to amplify impact, creating an exciting and fulfilling work environment
Commitment to Employees: Our people commitment is based on what employees love most about being part of the team, focusing on tools that matter to the difference-makers in the legal world and amplifying their impact
Global, Dynamic, and Diverse Team: Our is a global company with ambitious goals and unlimited opportunities, offering a dynamic and diverse work environment where employees can grow, listen, empathize, and problem-solve together
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Experience peace of mind with our health insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off, and a supportive work-life balance. We invest in your well-being and future, ensuring a rewarding career journey.
Career Growth and Development: We provide career paths and opportunities for professional development, allowing employees to progress through various technical and leadership roles
Pay Transparency Notice for Colorado Applicants:
The annual salary range for this position is $100,000 to $125,000. Actual compensation is determined by factors including education, work experience, certifications, and other relevant qualifications.
Litera offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company contribution, and incentive and recognition programs. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.
Litera is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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