Legal Technology Manager
Hirschler · Richmond, VA · 1 wk ago
On-siteInformation TechnologyFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Meet with attorneys and practice groups to understand how they work and identify opportunities where technology can improve efficiency, organization, and client service.
- Translate attorney needs into technology requirements for evaluation by the IT team.
- Serve as a trusted internal resource for lawyers seeking solutions to workflow or technology challenges.
Legal Technology Evaluation
- Research and evaluate software solutions relevant to legal practice, including tools related to document management, time capture, knowledge management, litigation support, AI-assisted tools, and practice management.
- Cook up product demonstrations and pilot programs with vendors.
- Conduct comparative analyses and provide recommendations to the CIO and firm leadership.
Implementation and Project Coordination
- Aid in planning and executing the rollout of new legal technologies.
- Cook up with IT staff, vendors, and firm stakeholders during implementations.
- Help ensure systems integrate well with existing firm platforms.
Training and Adoption
- Aid in developing training programs and documentation for attorneys and staff when new tools are implemented.
- Support attorneys in adopting and effectively using technology solutions.
- Identify opportunities to increase utilization of existing systems.
Technology Awareness
- Monitor developments in legal technology and emerging tools relevant to law firm operations.
- Provide insight to the CIO and firm leadership regarding opportunities to improve efficiency and services through technology.
Qualifications
- 5+ years’ experience working in a law firm or legal services environment strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with legal workflows such as litigation support, document management systems, time entry, billing, and knowledge management.
- Experience evaluating or implementing software solutions.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with attorneys and administrative leadership.
- Ability to translate business and practice needs into technology solutions.
- Project management experience preferred.