Triage Attorney

Overview

This role is for an experienced attorney to serve as the first point of contact for incoming legal matters at an AI-native law firm specializing in commercial contract work. The firm combines experienced U.S.-barred attorneys with AI-driven workflows to deliver faster, more predictable legal services without billable hours or inefficient processes. The position involves triaging, assessing, and routing legal requests, with opportunities to directly handle time-sensitive matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage the intake process by reviewing new legal matters and assessing their nature, urgency, and complexity across various subject areas.
• Triage and route matters to the appropriate attorney or team based on the specific needs and expertise required.
• Identify when additional information is needed to properly assess requests and obtain it efficiently.
• Take early action on time-sensitive matters by drafting initial responses or providing preliminary guidance.
• Collaborate with attorneys and engineers to evaluate and improve workflows for matter intake, routing, and distribution.
• Communicate complex legal issues clearly and effectively to stakeholders at all levels, including founders, engineers, senior counsel, and executives.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing.
• 5 to 10 years of legal experience, with strong expertise in emerging companies work (formation, venture financing, governance) and substantial experience in commercial contracts and intellectual property licensing.
• Broad exposure across practice areas is a plus, combining generalist instincts with specialist depth.
• Availability aligned with West Coast business hours or willingness to cover late-night hours as needed.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, distributed environment.
• Experience working in or with startups, technology companies, or high-growth environments is strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications and Mindset

• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and switching contexts quickly without sacrificing quality.
• Excellent judgment about when to escalate issues or seek assistance.
• Interest in building better processes, smarter workflows, and cleaner systems.
• Enthusiastic about technology and its potential to improve legal work.
• Strong communication skills with clarity and confidence across diverse audiences.

Compensation and Benefits

• 401(k) plan with 5% employer match.
• Fully covered health and dental insurance, with partial subsidies for dependents.
• Coverage of annual state bar fees in up to two jurisdictions.
• Continuing Legal Education (CLE) stipend of up to $200 per year.
• One-time technology stipend of up to $3,000.
• Backup care services provided.
• Quarterly team on-site meetings.
• Weekly lunch stipends.
• Openness to additional benefits that support productivity and well-being.

Location

Remote-friendly with expectations to align availability with West Coast business hours.