Summary:

Messerli Kramer, a trusted Twin Cities law firm since 1965, is looking for a full-time Automation Solutions Lead to join our team in Plymouth, MN. The Automation Solutions Lead will lead automation initiatives across business and technology functions, driving solutions from concept through production. This role combines technical project leadership, solution architecture, and hands-on execution to deliver scalable automation solutions leveraging data, workflows, and AI where appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and drive the Automation / AI roadmap aligned to business priorities and ROI
• Lead end-to-end solution delivery (design, architecture, integration, testing, deployment, scaling)
• Act as Technical Project Manager coordinating cross-functional teams
• Design scalable and maintainable solution architectures
• Translate business processes into system logic and automation workflows
• Partner with Data Engineering on data models and data interchange patterns
• Implement solutions using APIs, OCR, workflow automation, and data pipelines
• Drive process standardization and reusable frameworks
• Manage vendors and ensure delivery quality
• Define and track automation success metrics

Key Deliverables

• Ownership of multiple automation initiatives end-to-end
• Approved and executed automation roadmap
• Reusable automation frameworks and patterns
• Measurable improvements in efficiency and accuracy
• Documented business logic and automation standards

Benefits & Perks Include

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• HSA & FSA Accounts
• 401K, with 4% company contribution (after 1 year of service)
• Paid time off (17 days per year)
• Paid holidays off (7 days per year + a floating holiday)
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Building amenities include: Free parking, onsite restaurant, & onsite free gym

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in Data Engineering, Automation, Solution Architecture, or Technical Program Management
• Experience delivering enterprise-scale automation solutions
• Ability to work across business and technical domains
• AI/ML experience is a preferred

Required Skills

• Data Engineering fundamentals (tables, data interchange, automation workflows)
• Technical project management across cross-functional teams
• Hands-on execution (not purely managerial)
• Solution architecture design (scalability, performance, maintainability)
• SQL, APIs, data platforms
• OCR / document processing technologies
• Workflow automation tools
• Strong communication and stakeholder alignment

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

This role operates in a professional office setting, routinely working with standard office equipment. Generally, due to the nature of this office position, the person in this role would be required to talk and hear, sit or stand for long period of time, and use their hands and fingers, to handle and feel. Occasionally required to walk, reach with arms and hand, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, or crouch. Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Vision abilities required by the job include close vision.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and to meet job requirements.

All applicants must pass a criminal background and drug screening before commencing employment with Messerli & Kramer, P.A.

Wage Disclaimer: The starting wage for this position is $90,000-$125,000/year

About Us:

The Collection Division of Messerli Kramer, located in Plymouth, Minnesota, is one of most respected law firms in the legal collections industry. Practicing in nine states and supported by nearly 290 employees within our division, we are a leader in our field and large by industry standards. As a well-established firm, we have built a reputation for consistency, reliability, and long-term client partnerships—making us a stable, long-term employer. Our approach is rooted in treating consumers with respect and dignity, working collaboratively to find realistic solutions that help them resolve debt and move forward, while still achieving successful outcomes for our clients. This people-first philosophy is a core part of our culture and something we are proud to stand behind.