Director of Information Technology

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Full Time Boca Raton, FL, US

6 days ago Requisition

Founded in 2003, Kanner & Pintaluga is a NLJ
500 and Mid-Market Pro 50 law firm that has recovered over $1 billion for property damage and personal injury clients nationwide. With nearly 100 lawyers and more than 30 offices throughout the Central and southeastern United States, our primary goal is to achieve the most favorable outcome for our clients, who have the absolute right to receive the maximum compensation for their damages.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Information Technology leads the firm's IT function at the operational level, overseeing infrastructure, security, applications, and support services across all offices and practice groups. This is a hands‑on leadership role that requires equal strength in three areas: building trusted relationships with partners, practice group leaders, and staff; leading and developing a high‑performing IT team; and managing the IT budget and vendor relationships with financial discipline.

The successful candidate will be a visible, approachable presence within the firm who translates technical priorities into business terms and builds the firm‑wide buy‑in needed to execute them.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Relationship Building & Leadership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to partners, practice group leaders, and administrative staff, building strong working relationships across the firm to understand business needs and translate them into technology solutions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the IT team, fostering a culture of accountability, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.
• Act as a visible, approachable point of contact for technology matters; regularly meet with attorneys and department heads to gather feedback and anticipate needs.
• Partner closely with the CIO, Executive Committee, and other firm leadership to align IT strategy with overall firm strategy and growth plans.
• Champion change management efforts, communicating the rationale and benefits of new systems or processes in ways that drive adoption across all levels of the firm.
• Represent IT effectively in firm-wide meetings and committees, building credibility and influence outside the IT department.
• Develop, manage, and monitor the annual IT operating and capital spending plans, ensuring spend is aligned with firm priorities and delivers measurable value.
• Analyze and report on IT spending trends, identifying cost‑saving opportunities without compromising service quality or security.
• Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with software vendors, hardware suppliers, and outsourced service providers to ensure favorable terms and accountability for performance.
• Build and present business cases (ROI, total cost of ownership) for major technology investments to firm leadership.
• Track and forecast departmental expenses, providing regular financial reporting to the CIO and Executive Committee.
• Evaluate build‑vs‑buy and cloud‑vs‑on‑premise decisions through a financial and risk lens.
• Oversee day‑to‑day IT operations, including network infrastructure, help desk/support services, applications, and telecommunications.
• Direct the selection, implementation, and maintenance of legal‑specific systems, including document management, practice management, e‑discovery, and time/billing platforms.
• Develop and execute a multi‑year technology roadmap that supports attorney productivity, client service, and firm growth.
• Own business continuity and disaster recovery planning to protect firm and client data.

Information Security & Risk Management

• Maintain and continuously improve…