Director of Automation and AI in Boca Raton, Florida at Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC

Job Summary:

RAS Legal Group, a $100M+ revenue, 18 office, 1000+ employee legal and professional

services firm based in Boca Raton, is seeking a Director of Automation and AI to lead the

firm’s AI transformation. This high-visibility role will report directly to the CIO and work

closely with the executive team to design, implement, and scale AI/automation solutions that

drive measurable business impact.

The ideal candidate will develop and execute a 2–4-year AI roadmap, leveraging

automation to streamline legal workflows, enhance efficiency, and reduce operational costs.

This role requires a blend of strategic vision and hands-on execution, ensuring that AI driven

solutions align with business objectives.

The Director will be empowered with resources, executive support, and

decision-making authority to drive transformation and will play a key role in shaping the

firm's long-term technology strategy.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy

? Define and lead the firm’s AI/automation strategy, ensuring alignment with

business goals.

? Lead and expand a team of ~7-10 automation and AI engineers; oversee hiring and team

growth as needed.

? Drive executive buy-in and cross-functional collaboration across business and

technology units to accelerate adoption.

? Develop a data-driven approach to measure and communicate the financial and

operational impact of AI initiatives.

AI/Automation Implementation & Execution

? Work with business divisions and technology team to identify and prioritize

automation opportunities.

? Develop and execute an 18-month AI/automation roadmap, including pilot

programs, scaling initiatives, and technology investments.

? Oversee end-to-end automation implementation —from process discovery to

deployment and ongoing refinement.

? Evaluate, select, and manage third-party AI vendors and automation tools to

complement in-house capabilities.

? Establish KPIs for automation success, including cost reduction, efficiency gains, and

legal process improvements.

? Ensure AI systems comply with legal industry standards, security, and ethical

considerations.

? Stay ahead of emerging AI technologies and integrate best practices into the firm’s

automation strategy.

? Innovation: Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in GenAI, ML, MLOps, and

LLMOps, and apply this knowledge to drive innovation and improvement in our AI

systems.

? Applies analytical rigor and statistical/ML methods to analyze large amounts of data,

using advanced statistical techniques.

? Identifies meaningful insights from “big data” sources. Assists in the coordination of

various research initiatives. Serves as an internal consultant in identifying

opportunities to improve decision making through the application of analytical

concepts and techniques.

? Demonstrated aptitude in Python with hands-on experience implementing production

machine learning systems

? Skilled with relational databases and programming languages, such as SQL, Python, scikitlearn,

TensorFlow, and shell scripting

Skills and qualifications

Required:

? Proven leadership experience managing AI, automation, or technology teams.

? Hands-on experience implementing AI and automation solutions, including

o RPA, AI agents, and legal tech.

? Strong ability to communicate AI solutions to both technical and non-technical

stakeholders.

? Experience leading cross-functional collaboration with business leaders

? Experience with legal and professional services is a plus

? Experience: 2+ years of experience in AI/ML engineering, software development, or a

related field, with a focus on GenAI and ML.

? Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field is

required.

? An advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in a relevant field is preferred, emphasizing

computer science, machine learning, robotics, or business management.

? Strong understanding of computer vision, NLP, and predictive analytics.

? A minimum of 2 years’ experience using tools in at least one cloud computing platform

such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform

? Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) preferred

Additional Details:

? Role is located in Boca Raton, Florida. Relocation assistance provided for

candidates

? Visa sponsorship available for highly qualified candidates

About RAS

Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC provides full-service creditors’ rights and

real estate legal services at both the state and federal level in California, Connecticut, Delaware,

Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio,

Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. RAS has earned a

strong reputation for its ingenuity in developing a unique and successful approach to handling its

Clients’ Foreclosure, Bankruptcy, Litigation, Loss Mitigation, Deed-in-Lieu, and Evictions needs.

RAS’s seasoned staff provides its clients with a “boutique firm” quality and attentiveness while

also delivering an aggressive timeline for resolution. The Firm’s focus on the attorney-client

relationship has afforded the Firm the ability to cultivate a tailored process for each of its diverse

clients. Our advanced proprietary technology streamlines legal processes, provides full

transparency via customizable dashboards, and ensures the highest Compliance standards are met.

RAS believes face-to-face dialogue is key to providing the best possible service to our clients.

This being said, senior management consistently makes itself available to meet clients at their

convenience to discuss objectives, priorities, portfolio status, and jurisdictional updates. As a

courtesy, RAS offers on-site field training to client employees in various areas of the legal process.