Thomson Reuters

Software Engineer, Legal Prompter - CoCounsel


PayCompetitive
LocationAnn Arbor/Michigan
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: JREQ189007
      Employer Industry: Legal Technology

      Why consider this job opportunity:
      - Salary up to $130,000
      - Opportunity for annual bonus based on performance
      - Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance
      - Flexible vacation policy and two company-wide Mental Health Days Off
      - Access to professional development resources like LinkedIn Learning and internal networking opportunities
      - Work in an inclusive culture focused on social impact and professional growth

      What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
      - Develop and implement Python code that interacts with advanced Large Language Models (LLMs)
      - Create, test, and refine prose prompts for LLMs utilizing legal domain knowledge
      - Collaborate with legal professionals to gather and understand project requirements
      - Integrate language models into multi-step systems and assess their performance
      - Provide technical guidance and support to junior team members

      What is Required (Qualifications):
      - JD or equivalent legal domain expertise, such as experience in legal practice or as a paralegal
      - 1-2 years of production-level experience in software engineering, preferably in a startup environment
      - Proficiency in Python programming language; strong experience in other programming languages may substitute
      - Familiarity with APIs and SQL databases
      - Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

      How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
      - Experience with large language models through coding (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Cohere, Llama, Mistral)
      - Strong creative and clear writing skills
      - Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative setting

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  • About the company

      Thomson Reuters Corporation (/ˈrɔɪtərz/) is a Canadian multinational media conglomerate.