Director of Technology & Information Systems

Director of Technology & Information Systems

St. Louis, MO

Do you have a visionary mindset and a knack for transforming technology in a legal landscape?

Are you able to strike the perfect balance between strong technical skills and strategic leadership?

Can you optimize complex data systems to enhance efficiency and productivity within a dynamic law firm?

Is leading a team while managing relationships with external partners part of your technology success story?

Finalquestion:Whenfacedwithachallenge,doyougetexcitedorrunaway?

With a strong dedication to transforming personal tragedies into meaningful change, the firm has recovered over $5 billion in settlements for its clients. This commitment has earned the law firm a place among the most respected personal injury law firms, recognized continuously by U.S. News-Best Law Firms and other prestigious platforms.

The Law firm specializes in a range of practice areas, including motor vehicle accidents, personal injuries, medical negligence, and environmental disasters. The firm is driven by a mission to ensure justice, offering aggressive legal representation while prioritizing client welfare and community impact. The firm's ethos revolves around not just taking cases, but tackling causes to champion the rights of victims everywhere.

The law firm seeks a Director of Technology & Information Systems to oversee and transform its technological landscape. This vital role exists to enhance the firm's operational efficiency and support its mission to deliver exceptional legal services. As the firm expands its reach and impact, the Director will be pivotal in integrating technology solutions that streamline processes, improve workflows, and enhance data utilization.

Beyond managing systems, the Director will help ensure a seamless technology experience for the legal team and clients, supporting efficient and effective firm operations. This is a fully onsite leadership role, reflecting the hands-on nature of the position and the need to directly support the firm's hardware, infrastructure, employees, and day-to-day technology operations.

What you'll do:

• Systems Management:Managedatabases,hardware,software,andensureeffectivetechnologydeploymentacrossmultiplelocations.
• Workflow Improvement:Identifyopportunitiestoimproveworkflowsandautomationwithinthefirm'ssoftwareplatforms,especially
  
  Smart
  
  Advocate.
• Data&Reporting Leadership:Improvedataquality,reportinginfrastructure,anddashboardssoleadershiphasclearvisibilityintointake,marketing,operations,and performance.
  
  Simplifydata-entryworkflowswhilepreservingtheinformationneededforaccuratereportinganddecision-making.
• Internal&External Technology Oversight :Leadtheinternaltechnologyfunctionwhilepartneringcloselywiththefirm'soutsourcedITprovidertomaintaintransparency,documentation,redundancy,security,andclearaccountabilityacrossthetechnologyenvironment.
• Hands-OnITSupport:Troubleshootemployeetechnologyissues,provisionlaptopsandequipment,supporthardwareanddesktopneedsonsite,andescalatemorecomplexissuestoexternaltechnologypartnerswhenappropriate.
• Technology Standards&Documentation:Buildandmaintaintechnologypolicies,procedures,hardwarestandards,system documentation,andoperatingguidelines socriticalknowledgeisdocumented,transparent,andnotconcentratedwithanyoneindividual.

What we’re looking for:

• Smart Advocate&Data Systems:Smart Advocateexperienceisstronglypreferredandwouldbeasignificantadvantage.
  
  Candidatesshouldalsohavestrongdatabase,reporting,anddata-visualizationskillsandtheabilitytoquicklymastercomplexlegalsystems.
• Leadership
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellentcommunicationskillswiththeabilitytoguidecross-functionalteamsandworkcollaborativelywithexternalpartners.
• Change Management:Skilledinnavigatingresistanceandimplementingchangeinestablishedsystemstoimproveefficiencyandoutcomes.
• Problem Solving:Strongtroubleshootingabilitiesandasolutions-orientedmindsetfocusedoncontinualprocessimprovement.

Why you should work here:

• Leadership Access:WorkdirectlywiththeCOO,playingakeyroleinstrategicdecision-makingandmodernizationefforts.
• Autonomy and Impact:Drivetechnologicaladvancementsthatshapethefirm'soperationsandclientservice.
• Growth Environment:Joinateam-drivenculturewithopportunitiesforpersonalandprofessionaldevelopment.
• Community Focus:Contributetoafirmdedicatedtojusticeandcommunitywelfare,enhancingthelivesofclientsnationwide.
• Retirement Plans:Accessto
  401(k) retirementsavingsprograms.

Join as a Director of Technology & Information Systems and become a catalyst for change within a pioneering legal firm. With opportunities to innovate and lead, this role is critical in ensuring technological excellence and enhancing client outcomes. We invite passionate candidates who are ready to make an impact to apply and drive our technology vision forward.