Cooley LLP
Position summary
Cooley is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Practice Engineering team. Position summary : As a leading technology law firm, Cooley is determined to become a leader in the digital practice of law. Cooley Innovation embraces a culture of customer service excellence and all members of the department are expected to move this agenda forward. To that end, under the supervision of the Senior Manager of Software Engineering and working in conjunction with a development team, the Senior Software Engineer will create user information solutions by developing, implementing, and maintaining internet/intranet applications, leading a team of developers. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Position responsibilities
Determine design methodologies and tool sets; compile programming using languages and software projects including designing and conducting tests
Design and develop user interfaces to internet/intranet applications by setting expectations and features priorities throughout development life cycle
Integrate applications by designing database architecture and server scripting in addition to studying and establishing connectivity with network systems, search engines, and information servers
Define site objectives by analyzing user requirements; envisioning system features and functionality
Support and develop application developers by providing advice, coaching and educational opportunities
Assist with Q&A and user acceptance testing to ensure applications can be used easily, quickly and accurately
Consult manuals, periodicals and technical reports to learn new ways to develop programs and maintain existing skills and knowledge
Serve as a member of on-call rotation team in support of production applications, Web services, and workflow process
All other duties as assigned or required
Skills and experience Required :
After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required
5+ years of modern web development experience, with a proven ability to work independently and delivery high-quality solutions across the full SDLC
Extensive experience with SQL Server, including database design, table creation, stored procedures, functions, and query optimization
Expertise in building RESTful APIs and microservices using ASP.NET Core, .NET 6+, and C#, with a strong focus on scalability, performance, and security
Proficient with Visual Studio 2019+/VS Code
Strong experience with modern front-end frameworks, including Angular (v12+), TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3/SASS
Committed to maintaining high code quality by implementing unit and integration tests
Hands-on experience with both AWS and Azure, including services such as App Services, Lambda, API Gateway, Azure Functions, Key Vault
Experience integrating AI-powered solutions using Azure Cognitive Services, OpenAI on Azure, AWS SageMaker
Skilled in producing comprehensive technical documentation to support development, onboarding, and long-term system maintenance
Preferred :
Bachelor's degree
Law firm or other professional services organization experience
Competencies
Exceptional customer service skills
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and project management skills
Ability to balance best practices with business objectives
Proven track record of excellent decision-making, integrity and working with IS management, business users and staff
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including technical and user documentation
Strong organizational skills and detail oriented
Ability to work independently and under high pressure with tight schedules and deadlines
Ability to interact well with all levels of staff
Excellent active listening skills
Ambitious and motivated team player
Capable of grasping new concepts quickly and without prior experience
Ability to multi-task and work in fast-paced environment
Ability to interact and coordinate with several teams to achieve objectives
Ability to solve problems independently and simultaneously, effectively managing multiple tasks
Professional demeanor
Cooley offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices. EOE. The expected annual pay range for this position with a full-time schedule is $155,000 - $205,000. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate. We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 21 days of Paid Time Off ("PTO") and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.
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Cooley is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Practice Engineering team. Position summary : As a leading technology law firm, Cooley is determined to become a leader in the digital practice of law. Cooley Innovation embraces a culture of customer service excellence and all members of the department are expected to move this agenda forward. To that end, under the supervision of the Senior Manager of Software Engineering and working in conjunction with a development team, the Senior Software Engineer will create user information solutions by developing, implementing, and maintaining internet/intranet applications, leading a team of developers. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Position responsibilities
Determine design methodologies and tool sets; compile programming using languages and software projects including designing and conducting tests
Design and develop user interfaces to internet/intranet applications by setting expectations and features priorities throughout development life cycle
Integrate applications by designing database architecture and server scripting in addition to studying and establishing connectivity with network systems, search engines, and information servers
Define site objectives by analyzing user requirements; envisioning system features and functionality
Support and develop application developers by providing advice, coaching and educational opportunities
Assist with Q&A and user acceptance testing to ensure applications can be used easily, quickly and accurately
Consult manuals, periodicals and technical reports to learn new ways to develop programs and maintain existing skills and knowledge
Serve as a member of on-call rotation team in support of production applications, Web services, and workflow process
All other duties as assigned or required
Skills and experience Required :
After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required
5+ years of modern web development experience, with a proven ability to work independently and delivery high-quality solutions across the full SDLC
Extensive experience with SQL Server, including database design, table creation, stored procedures, functions, and query optimization
Expertise in building RESTful APIs and microservices using ASP.NET Core, .NET 6+, and C#, with a strong focus on scalability, performance, and security
Proficient with Visual Studio 2019+/VS Code
Strong experience with modern front-end frameworks, including Angular (v12+), TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3/SASS
Committed to maintaining high code quality by implementing unit and integration tests
Hands-on experience with both AWS and Azure, including services such as App Services, Lambda, API Gateway, Azure Functions, Key Vault
Experience integrating AI-powered solutions using Azure Cognitive Services, OpenAI on Azure, AWS SageMaker
Skilled in producing comprehensive technical documentation to support development, onboarding, and long-term system maintenance
Preferred :
Bachelor's degree
Law firm or other professional services organization experience
Competencies
Exceptional customer service skills
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and project management skills
Ability to balance best practices with business objectives
Proven track record of excellent decision-making, integrity and working with IS management, business users and staff
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including technical and user documentation
Strong organizational skills and detail oriented
Ability to work independently and under high pressure with tight schedules and deadlines
Ability to interact well with all levels of staff
Excellent active listening skills
Ambitious and motivated team player
Capable of grasping new concepts quickly and without prior experience
Ability to multi-task and work in fast-paced environment
Ability to interact and coordinate with several teams to achieve objectives
Ability to solve problems independently and simultaneously, effectively managing multiple tasks
Professional demeanor
Cooley offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices. EOE. The expected annual pay range for this position with a full-time schedule is $155,000 - $205,000. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate. We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 21 days of Paid Time Off ("PTO") and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.
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