IT Business Analyst

Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Benefits package

Job summary

Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff is seeking an IT Business Analyst in its Columbus office on a hybrid schedule with work-from-home flexibility. The role focuses on defining problems, aligning IT solutions with business needs, and driving innovative improvements across legal practice workflows.

You will gather requirements, document processes, and collaborate with PMO and stakeholders to deliver effective technology solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or 5+ years of equivalent IT/business experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in business analysis or business relationship management.
• Familiarity with full-service law firm technologies and processes is a plus; change management certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business processes, data flows, and system landscapes to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Document current and future state processes and develop requirements; partner with PMO to create workflows.
• Facilitate workshops to gather requirements and build functional consensus among stakeholders.
• Lead requirements gathering and create functional/technical specifications; translate into detailed project plans.
• Drive process improvements to simplify systems and improve user experience.
• Maintain partnerships with attorneys, staff, and teams to understand needs and priorities.
• Identify opportunities for IT to deliver value through innovation and enhanced capabilities.
• Bridge IT and business units to align technology initiatives with goals.
• Ensure end-user satisfaction by translating needs into IT deliverables and maintaining communication.
• Support change management initiatives for smooth adoption of new systems or processes.
• Create user training materials and conduct end-user trainings.
• Develop understanding of key applications (practice management, document management, timekeeping, collaboration).
• Maintain SOPs and user manuals for application systems.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Process mapping

SDLC knowledge

Project management

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / CS / IS

5+ years IT/business analysis

Change management certification (ProSci CMP)

Tools

Practice management systems

Document management systems

Timekeeping tools

Collaboration platforms

Job description

Who We Are

At Benesch we pride ourselves on exceeding expectations and building trust not only with our clients but with our employees - Benesch's #1 asset. Committed to providing not only the highest level of legal service to our clients, Benesch also aspires to create a positive work environment for our employees. Our Firm continues to earn placement on Chicago and Cleveland's Top Workplaces list, along with Cleveland's NorthCoast 99 Top Workplaces rankings. We also continue to advance on the AmLaw 125 list, placing us among the top 125 law firms in the country.

Benesch is proud to be recognized for being a Firm that attracts and retains top talent - making Benesch a great place to work. We offer a hybrid schedule, career development and growth, transparent and visible leadership teams, and a place where diversity, equity and inclusion is celebrated. In addition, the Firm offers a full array of benefits which can be viewed at www.mybeneschbenefits.com.

Working with Us - Come and "Be Benesch!"

We are one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, and have offices in Chicago, Cleveland Columbus, Miami, New York City, San Francisco, and Wilmington. We continue to expand our geographic footprint and value the talent that comprises each of our locations. If you are someone who champions a First in Service approach and are ready to be part of an exciting and growing Firm, we would invite you to apply to join our team.

Want to know more? To hear from some of our team, click here: https://www.beneschlaw.com/careers/index.html

Benesch is proud to announce the opening for an IT Business Analyst in our Columbus office! This position is hybrid and has work from home flexibility.

Position Summary

Do you thrive on defining problems, aligning solutions and resolving inefficiencies between technology and business units within an organization? Is one of your strengths developing strong internal partnerships in order to assist business units to improve their use of technology and help drive innovative and cutting-edge ideas for next level solutions? Then our IT Business Analyst opportunity may be the next position you've been looking for in your career growth.

The IT Business Analyst plays a critical role in bridging the gap between the Firm's business needs and technical capabilities. This individual is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and documenting business and system processes and requirements to streamline operations and improve efficiency. By developing strong relationships across the organization, the BA ensures that technology solutions align with the Firm's strategic goals, providing insights and driving innovation. This role requires a collaborative, detail-oriented professional with a deep understanding of business processes and the ability to transform them into actionable technology solutions.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Conducts in-depth analysis of business processes, data flows, and system landscapes, identifying inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
2. Documents current and future-state processes, develop functional and technical requirements and, in partnership with PMO resources, create workflows to support project execution.
3. Facilitates workshops and meetings to gather requirements, identify gaps, and develops functional consensus among stakeholders.
4. Oversees the requirements gathering and documentation of functional and technical specifications for projects. Work closely with PMO to turn these requirements into detailed project plans.
5. Drives process improvement initiatives to eliminate system complexities, improve user experience, and increase operational efficiency.
6. Maintain strong partnerships with key business and technical stakeholders, including attorneys, administrative staff, and professional teams, to understand business needs, strategies, and priorities.
7. Contributes to regular discussions to identify opportunities for IT to deliver value through innovation, process improvement, or enhanced capabilities.
8. Serves as a collaborative bridge between the IT department and the Firm's business units to align technology initiatives with organizational goals.
9. Ensures end-user satisfaction by translating business needs into IT deliverables and maintaining open lines of communication throughout projects.
10. Supports the Firm's change management initiatives, ensuring smooth adoption of new systems, tools, or processes.
11. Assists in creating user training materials and conducting training sessions for end-users and technical teams.
12. Develops a comprehensive understanding of the Firm's key applications, including legal practice management systems, document management systems, timekeeping tools, and collaboration platforms.
13. Maintains standard operating procedures, user manuals, and documentation for application systems and workflows.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Exceptional written and oral communication skills, capable of effectively interacting with all levels of business stakeholders.

Proven ability to map, analyze, and optimize business processes, as well as implement innovative solutions.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Knowledge of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and project management principles.

Proactive, customer-oriented mindset with a focus on driving solutions and achieving results.

Strong interpersonal skills to foster collaboration and build consensus among diverse teams.

Experience in change management, particularly in implementing new systems or processes.

QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or 5+ years of equivalent work experience in IT and business/industry roles, with at least 2 years of experience in business analysis or business relationship management. Demonstrated experience with business process analysis and improvement. Familiarity with full-service law firm technologies and processes is a plus. Change management certification (ProSci CMP or similar) is a plus.

Benesch is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (where applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations), medical condition, protected veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require special assistance or an accommodation during the process due to a disability should contact the Benesch Human Resources Department by phone at 216-363-4578 or email Christine Watson at [e-mail].

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