LLM Data Scientist

Job Title: LLM Data Scientist

Location: Hybrid – Chicago

About The Company

Our client has been providing comprehensive professional liability coverage to over 200 law firms across the United States for over 40 years. They have grown into an industry leader serving prestigious legal practices, including nearly half of the Am Law 200 firms. They are committed to a partnership-driven approach, fostering collaboration, innovation, and excellence in everything they do. Their team of experts combines deep insurance expertise with legal industry knowledge to deliver exceptional service and support to our member firms.

Job Summary

They are looking for a Data Scientist focused on all aspects of Natural Language Processing (NLP), including machine learning and generative AI to join the Data Insights & Analytics (DIA) team in Chicago. The ideal candidate will be an experienced NLP professional with expertise in structuring textual data (Approx. 85%) and developing machine learning models (Approx. 15%). This role involves leveraging NLP and Generative AI to drive business insights and impact key decision-making processes.

Key Responsibilities

• NLP & AI Implementation : Identify opportunities to leverage NLP, including LLMs, for business impact; develop and fine-tune models for text classification, sentiment analysis, entity recognition, generative AI and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG).
• Third-Party AI Solution Evaluation : Assess external Generative AI products to determine their suitability for business needs and contribute to build-versus-buy decisions.
• Project Management & Execution : Scope and manage NLP-related projects, working closely with vendors, project managers, and internal teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Results Communication & Data Storytelling : Present analytical findings in a clear and compelling manner, making complex insights accessible to non-technical audiences.
• Continuous Learning & Innovation : Stay updated on emerging trends in NLP, machine learning and Generative AI, proactively proposing innovative AI-driven solutions.
• Special Projects & Additional Duties : Participate in strategic initiatives and ad-hoc projects as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

• Education : Master's Degree or Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, or a related field preferred. Equivalent hands-on experience will be considered.
• Experience : Minimum of 3 years in data science, including at least 1 year focused on NLP, LLMs, and Generative AI.
• Skills :
• Proficiency in Python
• Strong experience with NLP libraries (e.g., spaCy, Snorkel, NLTK) and AI model fine-tuning
• Hands-on experience with Large Language Models, Machine Learning, Prompt Engineering, and Deep Learning techniques
• Familiarity with Databricks, version control tools (e.g., GitHub), and ML tracking frameworks (e.g., MLflow, SageMaker)
• SQL proficiency is a plus
• Industry & Business Acumen : Prior experience in the legal or insurance industries is an advantage.
• Project & Communication Skills : Strong project management capabilities and excellent communication skills to engage with stakeholders effectively.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the legal or insurance fields
• Familiarity with cloud-based AI/ML platforms
• Experience with open-source LLM frameworks and fine-tuning approaches