Legal Technologist

Responsibilities

• Configure, customize, and maintain legal technology and genAI solutions (e.g. document and workflow automation systems, client collaboration portals and eDiscovery platforms).
• Design and build templates, forms, workflows, rule sets, and user interfaces in support of legal practice needs.
• Translate business and legal requirements into system configurations and workflows.
• Conduct testing and QA for platform updates, enhancements, or integrations.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for legal technology tools and systems.
• Serve as a system administrator or power user for key platforms, managing user permissions, troubleshooting issues, and coordinating with vendors and IT as needed.
• Ensure ongoing maintenance, updates, and optimization of systems.
• Document configurations, standards, and change management processes.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Training

• Collaborate with attorneys and paralegals to identify and address technological needs and challenges.
• Train users on use of tools and provide basic end-user support for "how to" questions.
• Stay informed of emerging trends in legal technology, automation, AI, and digital transformation.
• Proactively suggest improvements to processes and tools that support client delivery and internal efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree – required.
• Agile or Scrum certification is a plus.

Skills & Experience

• 3–5+ years of experience in a legal technologist, configuration engineer, legal operations, or legal IT role.
• Hands-on experience configuring at least two legal tech platforms (e.g., Relativity One, HighQ, eBrevia, Avvoka, Opus 2).
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Teams.
• Basic to intermediate experience with Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate).
• Project management skills with ability to multi-task among multiple time-sensitive matters.
• Working knowledge of industry standard tools related to handling and processing ESI for document review and production.
• Strong technical skills including: Data mapping, form design, field logic, workflow and process automation, user interface configuration, testing and QA best practices.
• Familiarity with APIs, scripting, or low-code/no-code tools is a plus.

Pay

The estimated base salary range for this position is $115,000 to $150,000 at the time of posting. The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. This role is exempt meaning it is not overtime pay eligible.