Goodwin Procter Llp
Legal Engineer
Boston, USA
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~61% per draw at Level IV). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
Lottery odds assume a STEM candidate.
Personalize to your clock →H-1B wage level
the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
$12,223 more — $149,323 — moves this role to Level III and 3 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $149,323 would place this position at wage Level III. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Management Analysts" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Management Analysts (13-1111) · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Join Goodwin's Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale.
- This role sits at the intersection of law, technology, and product development, and is ideal for someone who combines software engineering expertise with a deep understanding of legal workflows.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain scalable applications and tools that support legal workflows and client service delivery
- Develop solutions across areas such as document automation, knowledge systems, workflow orchestration, and legal data platforms
- Translate complex legal processes (e.g., deal workflows, case management, document drafting) into technical requirements and system designs
- Collaborate closely with attorneys and legal teams to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for innovation
- Apply product thinking to prioritize features, iterate based on feedback, and drive user adoption
- Integrate with enterprise systems (e.g., document management, practice management, knowledge systems)
- Design APIs and data models that enable interoperability and scalability
- Product mindset and user-centric design approach
Requirements
- JD or prior experience practicing law (or equivalent deep legal domain expertise)
- Experience with legal tech platforms (e.g., iManage, NetDocuments, Litera, document automation tools)
- Familiarity with AI/ML, natural language processing, or LLM-based applications
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP) and modern development frameworks
- Ability to bridge legal and technical domains
- Demonstrated experience working with legal workflows, legal technology, or as a practicing attorney/paralegal with technical expertise
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, C#)
Skills
- This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers.
Compensation
- At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement & Savings Plan
- Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays
- Employee wellness and assistance programs
- Employee discounts and perks
Company info
- At Goodwin, we work with some of the world's most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge.
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
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