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Description

At GOLDLAW, a personal injury law firm, we believe that the happiness, health, and engagement of our employees directly contribute to the customer service of our clients. GOLDLAW is a leading personal injury firm. It has topped the South Florida Sun-Sentinel's top workplace survey for three consecutive years. We provide exceptional legal services and achieve favorable outcomes for our clients. Our commitment is to prioritize our employees while we work diligently to grow the organization and enjoy life, given our benefit plans and competitive compensation. We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated professional to join our Team.

POSITION SUMMARY

Our growing Personal Injury law firm, with more than 80 team members, is seeking an experienced technology leader to oversee and advance our technology strategy. As one of Florida's earliest adopters of FILEVINE, we are looking for someone who can take our AI, FILEVINE, Lead Docket, DOMO, and data consolidation initiatives to the next level while maximizing the potential of our technology platforms, leading our IT department, and driving innovation throughout the firm.

If you have exceptional leadership skills, advanced IT expertise, strong AI knowledge, and extensive experience with FILEVINE, you may be the ideal candidate for our Director of Information Technology position. 

This position requires you to live in (or relocate to) beautiful West Palm Beach, Florida. This is an on-site position and is not eligible for remote work.

OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE

The Director of Information Technology is responsible for developing and executing the firm's technology strategy while ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient technology operations. This individual will lead the IT department, oversee infrastructure and cybersecurity, optimize legal technology platforms, and champion the firm's use of artificial intelligence, automation, and business intelligence tools. 

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage all aspects of the firm's Information Technology department.
• Develop and implement the firm's technology roadmap and long-term strategic initiatives.
• Serve as the firm's subject matter expert and administrator for FILEVINE, ensuring best practices, workflow optimization, reporting, automation, and user adoption.
• Drive the firm's AI strategy by identifying, implementing, and managing AI solutions that improve efficiency, client service, and productivity.
• Oversee and optimize Lead Docket, DOMO, and other technology platforms to improve reporting, marketing analytics, and operational performance.
• Develop and manage data integration and consolidation initiatives across multiple software platforms to create reliable, actionable business intelligence.
• Manage cybersecurity, disaster recovery, risk management, and compliance with applicable data security standards.
• Oversee network infrastructure, cloud services, hardware, software licensing, telecommunications, and vendor relationships.
• Lead technology projects from planning through implementation while ensuring minimal disruption to firm operations.
• Manage the IT budget and evaluate new technologies that improve firm performance and return on investment.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop IT staff while fostering a culture of innovation and excellent customer service.
• Provide executive leadership with technology recommendations that align with the firm's strategic goals.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary based on experience
• Health, Dental, and Vision 
• 401K Retirement plan and employer match 
• 15 Days of Paid Time Off 
• 10 Paid Holidays 
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Five or more years of progressive IT leadership experience.
• Significant experience administering and optimizing FILEVINE in a legal environment.
• Experience with Lead Docket, DOMO, legal technology platforms, document management systems, and workflow automation.
• Strong knowledge of artificial intelligence tools and practical business applications.
• Experience integrating multiple software platforms and consolidating data for reporting and analytics.
• Strong data analytics skills. 
• Strong understanding of Microsoft 365, cloud computing, networking, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure.
• Proven leadership, project management, and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with attorneys, executives, and staff.
• Personal Injury law firm experience is strongly preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office setting as well as working out in the field with the public at events. This role routinely uses standard office equipment: manual dexterity, physical mobility, and some physical strength/stamina.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to successfully complete most office tasks that require any physicality, which is limited in this position.

GOLDLAW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.