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.
Overview: 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.
You will contribute excellent code to our product by delivering new features or enhancements to existing functionality. Senior Engineers undertake all aspects of development, applying the latest techniques and technologies.
As a team member, the Software Engineer plays a crucial role in providing assistance and acting as a mentor for all team members. You will be part of a collaborative team, where everyone's growth is valued. You will also form a point of authority for areas of the product, triaging bugs, and acting as an initial escalation point for Tier 3 developer support to the rest of the business.
We are seeking a skilled Software Engineer with experience in a commercial software environment to complement and add value to our existing Development team. Working within a Scrum framework, we are looking for a candidate with experience designing and developing Microsoft technology-based front-end and back-end software solutions. Knowledge of hosting and configuring applications within Azure is very desirable. Exposure to other technologies such as Dynamics 365/Power Apps, the SharePoint Framework, Microsoft Graph, and Power Automate is desirable. The successful candidate will be willing to learn new technologies, development languages, and skills as required to succeed in this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with developers, QA engineers, and other stakeholders through various phases of the project lifecycle
- Working with QA engineers to ensure all raised defects are resolved
- Working with the Development Manager, Principal Technical Architect, Senior Technical Leadership, and Product Managers to ensure all the detailed assigned requirements are fulfilled
- Assume ownership of all work assigned
- Communicate efficiently on progress and report any impediments
- Create and maintain solution documentation
- Work to agreed principles, coding & security standards & recommend
improvements if needed
Preferred Skills:
- Multiple years of experience in a commercial software development environment
- Strong skills in C# and .NET
- Microsoft Dynamics 365/Power Apps
- AI First Mentality and experience with AI Tools like Cursor, or Claude Code
- Experience developing Microsoft technology-based front-end and back-end software solutions
- Good understanding of JavaScript language and its libraries i.e. jQuery, React or TypeScript
- Keen interest in new technologies
- Excellent problem solver, with the ability to think laterally when diagnosing complex issues
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent communicator, both written and verbal
- Able to work as part of a team or on their own
Desired Skills:
- Power Apps Control Framework Controls (PCF)
- Power Apps Model Driven Apps
- Azure Services, such as Azure Functions, Key Vaults, Cosmos, Graph etc.
- Feature Flagging techniques, such as Launch Darkly
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 role
Litera is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
