Director of Technology & Artificial Intelligence

Legal Management Group; Los Angeles (CA); Vor Ort; USD 180.000 - 260.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Farahi Law Firm is seeking a strategic Director of Technology & AI to lead the organization\'s technology strategy, AI transformation, and digital innovation initiatives from Los Angeles. You will drive automation, data-driven decision-making, and enterprise-wide AI adoption with a focus on collaborative leadership.

The role requires hands-on AI implementation experience, LMS familiarity, and the ability to translate emerging technologies into measurable operational improvements across Legal

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience in technology leadership or digital transformation.
• At least 3–5 years leading technology teams, AI initiatives, or enterprise automation projects.
• Proven track record implementing AI-powered solutions and integrating enterprise tech systems.
• Strong understanding of generative AI, LLMs, API integrations, workflow automation, and data analytics.
• Experience with cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, vendor management, and tech budgets.
• Ability to develop technology strategies that drive measurable business results.
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute a comprehensive technology and AI roadmap aligned with organizational objectives.
• Lead technology modernization, digital transformation, and automation initiatives.
• Evaluate platforms, infrastructure, and systems to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Establish governance, performance standards, and scalable tech solutions.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic technology investments.
• Lead adoption and integration of AI across departments and processes.
• Design AI-powered workflows, document processing, and predictive analytics solutions.
• Establish AI governance standards addressing privacy, security, and responsible use.
• Measure AI initiatives by productivity gains, cost savings, and business impact.
• Oversee integration of enterprise systems and data flows; ensure data quality.
• Manage budgets, licensing, vendor contracts, and technology expenditures.
• Mentor technology teams and drive a culture of continuous improvement.

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Python

SQL

Cloud services

API integrations

Filevine

Jobbeschreibung

Director of Technology & Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Position Overview

Farahi Law Firm is an award-winning personal injury firm dedicated to fighting for the injured and delivering exceptional legal representation. We are a fast-growing, client-centric team that values aggressive advocacy, innovation, and community impact. We are seeking an experienced We are seeking a strategic, innovative, and results-driven Director of Technology & Artificial Intelligence (AI) to lead the organization's technology strategy, AI transformation, systems integration, and digital innovation initiatives.

This position will be responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing technology and AI-driven solutions that streamline legal operations, improve employee productivity, enhance decision-making, and support business growth.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with business leadership, hands-on AI implementation experience, and the ability to translate emerging technologies into measurable operational improvements.

A key requirement is familiarity with AI-driven tools, including ChatGPT, and the ability to integrate such technologies into the training process, along with strong experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute a comprehensive technology and AI roadmap aligned with organizational objectives.

• Lead technology modernization, digital transformation, and operational automation initiatives.

• Evaluate existing platforms, infrastructure, and systems to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Establish technology governance, performance standards, and scalable technology solutions.

• Collaborate directly with executive leadership on strategic technology investments and priorities.

2. Artificial Intelligence & Automation

• Lead the adoption and integration of AI technologies across departments, including Legal Operations, Intake, Marketing, Finance, Recruitment, and Human Resources.

• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive processes, reduce manual workloads, and increase operational efficiency.

• Design and oversee AI-powered workflows, intelligent assistants, document processing, and predictive analytics solutions.

• Evaluate AI tools, including large language models (LLMs), generative AI applications, and automation platforms.

• Establish AI governance standards addressing accuracy, privacy, security, human oversight, and responsible use.

• Measure AI initiatives based on productivity improvements, cost savings, adoption rates, and business impact.

3. Systems Integration & Infrastructure

• Oversee the integration, optimization, and maintenance of enterprise systems and technology platforms.

• Ensure reliable data flow between case management, CRM, HR, recruitment, finance, and communication systems.

• Direct technology infrastructure improvements, system upgrades, and vendor integrations.

• Establish standards for data quality, system reliability, scalability, and business continuity.

• Partner with IT personnel and external technology providers to resolve critical technical challenges.

4. Cybersecurity, Compliance & Risk Management

• Develop and implement information security strategies to protect confidential company and client information.

• Ensure AI and technology initiatives comply with applicable privacy, cybersecurity, and legal industry requirements.

• Oversee access management, data protection, vendor security assessments, and technology risk mitigation.

• Establish incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity procedures.

• Ensure appropriate safeguards for confidential and privileged information processed through AI systems.

5. Technology Team & Vendor Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop technology, IT, automation, and AI specialists.

• Establish measurable team objectives, accountability standards, and performance metrics.

• Evaluate technology vendors, software providers, and external development partners.

• Manage technology budgets, software licensing, vendor contracts, and overall technology expenditures.

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration.

6. Business Process Optimization

• Partner with department leaders to understand operational challenges and identify technology-driven solutions.

• Implement AI-enabled process improvements supporting faster case handling, stronger reporting, and better service delivery.

• Develop reporting dashboards and data analytics capabilities for leadership.

• Drive technology adoption through structured implementation, training, and change management.

• Prioritize projects based on feasibility, return on investment, business impact, and operational urgency.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in technology, IT leadership, software engineering, or digital transformation.

• At least 3-5 years of experience leading technology teams, AI initiatives, or enterprise automation projects.

• Demonstrated success implementing AI-powered solutions and integrating enterprise technology systems.

• Strong understanding of generative AI, LLMs, API integrations, workflow automation, and data analytics.

• Experience overseeing cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, vendor management, and technology budgets.

• Proven ability to develop technology strategies that generate measurable business results.

• Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, and organizational leadership skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in legal services, professional services, or other highly regulated industries.

• Knowledge of legal technology platforms, including case management software such as Filevine.

• Experience with AI development frameworks, Python, SQL, cloud services, and enterprise API integrations.

• Familiarity with document intelligence, AI agents, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and intelligent process automation.

• Certifications or advanced education in AI, technology leadership, cloud architecture, cybersecurity, or project management.

• Experience managing technology initiatives across geographically distributed teams.