IT Director
Isaacs & Isaacs Personal Injury Lawyers · Louisville, KY · 3 wk ago
On-siteInformation TechnologyFull-time
Job Summary
Isaacs & Isaacs Law Firm is seeking an experienced IT Director to lead the strategic direction, planning, and oversight of the firm’s technology infrastructure, cybersecurity program, and information systems. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring secure, reliable, and modern technology operations that support business operations while aligning with the firm’s long-term strategic goals. The IT Director will report to the Chief Executive Officer and collaborate closely with executive leadership to drive innovation, manage risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and optimize technology investments across the firm.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Governance
- Develop and execute a comprehensive IT strategy aligned with the goals and operational needs of Isaacs & Isaacs Law Firm.
- Advise executive leadership on technology investments, cybersecurity risk management, and emerging technologies.
- Establish and enforce IT governance policies, cybersecurity standards, and best practices appropriate for a law firm environment.
- Support technology initiatives that improve efficiency, security, collaboration, and client service across the firm.
Infrastructure & Systems Management
- Oversee administration of Microsoft 365, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams.
- Oversee Azure Active Directory / Microsoft Entra ID administration, identity management, and access controls.
- Implement and manage Microsoft Intune for device enrollment, endpoint security, patch management, conditional access, and mobile device management.
- Manage cloud and on-premises infrastructure, including servers, networking equipment, firewalls, and security appliances.
- Ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of systems that support legal case management, document management, communications, and daily firm operations.
Cybersecurity & Risk Management
- Oversee cybersecurity operations, including endpoint protection, firewall management, intrusion detection, vulnerability scanning, and incident response.
- Cook up security audits, penetration testing, and risk assessments.
- Ensure protection of confidential client, case, employee, and firm data.
- Support compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, privacy, and industry security standards.
- Manage ongoing security awareness training for employees.
- Develop and maintain incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans.
IT Operations & Support
- Lead IT support services to ensure high system availability, responsiveness, and performance across the firm.
- Oversee hardware lifecycle management, procurement, and software licensing compliance.
- Maintain documentation of systems architecture, policies, procedures, and security protocols.
- Monitor system performance and reliability, implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
- Manage relationships with IT vendors, technology partners, software providers, and service providers.
- Supervise, mentor, and manage members of the IT department.
- Ensure timely support for employees in a fast-paced legal environment in an in-office, remote and international setting.
Financial & Administrative Oversight
- Manage the IT budget, ensuring cost-effective allocation of technology resources.
- Evaluate technology purchases, renewals, and vendor contracts.
- Maintain documentation of systems architecture, policies, procedures, and security protocols.
- Support firm leadership with reporting, planning, and recommendations related to technology operations.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account with bi-weekly employer contributions
- Group Life and AD&D insurance (employee, spouse, child(ren) employer paid)
- Voluntary Life (employee, spouse, child(ren) employee paid)
- STD & LTD (employer paid)
- Referral Bonus Program
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
Work Location
This is an in-office position based in Louisville, KY.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
- 7–10 years of progressive IT experience, including leadership or management responsibilities.
- Experience managing IT operations in a legal, professional services, or similarly regulated environment preferred.
- Experience supporting multi-user environments with a high degree of confidentiality, urgency, and operational reliability.
Technical Expertise
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure / Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Intune, endpoint security, and identity management.
- Experience with firewalls, VPNs, network infrastructure, LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, and cloud-based security solutions.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices, compliance frameworks, data protection standards, and risk management.
- Experience with legal technology platforms, case management systems, document management systems, or eDiscovery tools preferred.
- Strong understanding of backup, disaster recovery, business continuity, and incident response practices.
Leadership & Communication Skills
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, including attorneys, legal staff, and executive leadership.
- Proven experience managing teams, vendors, and cross-functional technology initiatives.
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity when handling confidential client and firm information.
- Able to prioritize competing needs in a fast-paced law firm environment.