Staff Frontend Developer | | Legal AI Tech Startup | Remote

Overview

Our client is a legal technology company that utilizes AI to help law firms work more efficiently. They’re partnering with a high-volume immigration firm to streamline operations and reduce manual work, making legal processes faster and more efficient. They focus on practical, user-friendly solutions to support real-world legal work and improve day-to-day workflows.

Your Role

Staff Frontend Engineer — you will design and implement core user-facing features, guide frontend architecture, and shape how users interact with the product. You will collaborate closely with design, product, and backend teams to ensure high-quality, accessible, and responsive interfaces. You’ll support real-time experiences in the browser and contribute to broader technical direction across the frontend. This role is ideal for an experienced frontend engineer who enjoys solving complex UI problems, mentoring others, and driving consistent, thoughtful user experiences in a fast-moving environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Frontend Development : Lead the development of intuitive, responsive user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks and Tailwind CSS. Ensure accessibility, consistency, and performance across devices.
• Architecture & Design Systems : Contribute to the evolution of frontend architecture and design system. Define patterns and abstractions that promote code quality, maintainability, and development speed.
• Real-Time Interfaces : Support real-time browser-based features by integrating with WebSocket-powered systems. Ensure smooth, low-latency UI updates for features like in-browser voice interactions or live status indicators.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with backend engineers, designers, and product managers to scope and deliver cohesive, well-integrated features that align with user needs and product goals.
• Performance Optimization : Continuously monitor and improve frontend performance and reliability, especially in complex user flows or real-time environments.
• Code Quality & Best Practices : Drive high standards in frontend development through regular code reviews, testing, and mentorship. Help other engineers navigate frontend complexity and unblock progress.
• Technical Proficiency : Must have experience with several of the following :
• Front-End Technologies : Advanced proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript, with strong experience in React, Vue.js, or Angular. Familiarity with Tailwind CSS is a plus.
• Real-Time Interfaces : Experience building browser-based features that use WebSockets or similar technologies for real-time updates and interactivity.
• UI / UX Implementation : Strong understanding of layout, accessibility, and design integration. Comfortable translating high-fidelity designs into reliable, user-friendly interfaces.
• API Integration : Fluent in working with RESTful and / or GraphQL APIs to connect frontend features to backend systems, including thoughtful handling of loading, errors, and edge cases.
• Testing & Quality Assurance : Experience with automated frontend testing frameworks such as Jest, Cypress, or Testing Library. Strong focus on preventing regressions and maintaining confidence in releases.
• Cloud Platforms & CI / CD : Familiarity with cloud-hosted frontend environments (e.g., on AWS or GCP) and with CI / CD tooling such as GitHub Actions or GitLab CI to support a stable deployment pipeline.

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