IT Director

Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Health benefits

Flexible vacation policy

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia in Boca Raton is seeking an IT Director to oversee infrastructure and forward-looking legal‑tech initiatives. You will shape a technology roadmap, enhance security, and drive cloud services for employees nationwide and internationally, working closely with shareholders and legal operations.

The role requires 3–5 years of leadership in professional services tech, strong Microsoft 365/Azure knowledge, and vendor management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive technology leadership in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Proven experience with Microsoft 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop; MS 365 certs a plus.
• Familiarity with multiple software platforms (Vonage, Salesforce, O365, Zapier, Phaxio, Anydesk, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a tech roadmap aligned with firm goals.
• Evaluate and implement legal tech solutions (case management, document management, ediscovery, automation, AI).
• Oversee IT systems, modernization, managed services, and DR/BC planning.
• Lead cybersecurity and compliance initiatives.
• Build an information security framework and firmwide training.
• Manage third-party IT vendors and select tools for the firm.
• Partner with legal, finance, and operations to integrate tech into workflows.
• Lead change management to ensure tech adoption aligns with culture.
• Budget technology and allocate resources.
• Stay current on legaltech trends and lead risk/audit cycles.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Azure Virtual Desktop

Vendor Management

Cybersecurity

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Vonage

Salesforce

O365

Zapier

Phaxio

AnyDesk

Job description

A mid-sized law firm is seeking an IT Director to join our firm’s team in Boca Raton. This role will oversee both operational IT infrastructure and forward-looking legal-tech innovation – optimizing business workflow, enhancing client service, securing sensitive data, and steering cloud services serving employees nationally and internationally.You will work closely with the shareholders and legal operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a tech roadmap that aligns with firm goals, emphasizing strategic innovation, efficiency, and scalability.
• Evaluate and implement legal solutions—e.g. case management, document management, ediscovery, contract automation, and generative AI capabilities to drive productivity gains.
• Oversee IT systems, legacy modernization, managed services, and disaster recovery/business continuity planning.
• Cybersecurity & Compliance
• Build a robust information security framework, including data privacy standards and firmwide training
• Manage third party IT vendor relationships and review/make recommendations for third-party software vendors
• Partner with legal, finance, and operations to integrate technology tools into workflows. Lead change management programs so tech adoption aligns with the firm’s culture.
• Budgeting & Resource Allocation
• Develop and steward the technology budget—balancing innovation investments with cost discipline.
• Thought Leadership & Risk Oversight
• Stay current on legaltech trends and lead risk management/audit cycles for tech systems.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• Experience:
• 3 to 5 years of progressive technology leadership in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Proven success with platforms such as Microsoft 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop and ability to become familiar with and manage the various software platforms used by the firm; Microsoft 365 certifications a plus
• Familiarity and/or willingness to learn our various software platforms a must.Examples are: Vonage, Salesforce, O365, Zapier, Phaxio, Anydesk, and various custom built platforms.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communicator—able to translate tech topics for nontechnical stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker, change management advocate, and collaborative leader.

Why Join Us:

• We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive health benefits, flexible vacation time, and a modern 21st-century work environment.
• Strategic role shaping the future of a forward thinking law firm.
• Opportunity to lead high-impact technology transformations.
• Competitive compensation (salary $90,000–$110,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications + performance incentives + benefits).
• Collegial working environment with team-centric culture.
• Professional growth: conferences, training stipends, and industry visibility.