Description
About Blitt and Gaines, P.C.
Blitt and Gaines, P.C. is a leading debt collection law firm with over 30 years of experience representing most of the nation's largest financial institutions. With nine offices across Arizona, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Tennessee, and Wisconsin, our attorneys and support teams deliver high-quality, compliant, and ethical legal services.
At the heart of our firm are people-our clients, our employees, and the partnerships we build. Guided by our philosophy-Collect Compliantly. Litigate Ethically. Lead Effectively. Exceed Expectations. Expect Excellence-we uphold integrity, respect, and fairness in every interaction.
Job Summary:
The Director of Information Technology leads the firm's IT strategy, infrastructure, and operations across all offices. This role is responsible for ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable technology systems that support a multi-state law firm handling sensitive financial and client data. The Director will oversee IT operations, cybersecurity, systems administration, and vendor management, while aligning technology initiatives with business goals and regulatory requirements.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Leads and develops the IT team, including infrastructure, support, and security functions
Provides clear direction, prioritization, and accountability across all IT initiatives
Partners with firm leadership to support operational and strategic goals
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
Oversees all IT operations across 9 offices, ensuring system uptime, performance, and reliability
Develops and executes the firm's IT strategy, roadmap, and infrastructure planning
Ensures the security of all firm systems, networks, and data, including sensitive financial and client information
Establishes and enforces cybersecurity protocols, access controls, and data protection standards
Manages network infrastructure, servers, cloud environments, telephony, and endpoint systems
Oversees IT support functions, ensuring timely resolution of tickets and high service levels across all offices
Partners with HR and Compliance to ensure proper onboarding/offboarding access controls and system permissions
Leads risk management efforts, including vulnerability assessments, incident response, and disaster recovery planning
Ensures compliance with all applicable legal, regulatory, and client security requirements (including data privacy standards)
Manages third-party vendors, contracts, and technology partners
Oversees system implementations, upgrades, and integrations across platforms (HRIS, telephony, case management, etc.)
Develops and maintains IT policies, procedures, and documentation
Monitors and manages IT budgets, forecasting, and cost optimization
Provides reporting and insights to leadership on system performance, risks, and initiatives
Requirements
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
10+ years of progressive IT experience, including leadership responsibility
Experience in a regulated environment (legal, financial services, healthcare, etc.) strongly preferred.
Experience supporting multi-location environments
Strong understanding of cybersecurity best practices and data protection standards
Experience with cloud environments, network infrastructure, and enterprise systems
Success Measures:
System uptime and reliability across all offices
Timely resolution of IT issues and overall service satisfaction
Security posture, including incident prevention and response effectiveness
Compliance with client, regulatory, and internal security requirements
Successful execution of IT projects and system implementations
Data integrity, access control accuracy, and audit readiness
Budget management and cost efficiency
Strength and development of IT team