Legal Applications Engineer

Gotham Technology Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier global law firm is seeking an experienced IT professional to join their high-performing team. The role focuses on integrating and optimizing legal-specific enterprise applications for attorneys and staff. Responsibilities include resolving application issues, configuring system settings, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have extensive experience with legal applications, Microsoft 365, and server management. This is an exciting opportunity to drive innovation within the firm.

Qualifications

• Strong experience integrating/supporting legal applications.
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft 365/Office 365.
• Hands-on with Windows Server and Active Directory.
• Advanced skills in PowerShell and SQL.
• Proficiency in performance/troubleshooting tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, implement, and deploy legal applications.
• Integrate and support core legal EUAs.
• Resolve application issues and collaborate with vendors.
• Configure OS/system settings for performance and security.
• Mentor juniors and maintain technical documentation.

Skills

Integrating/supporting legal applications

Microsoft 365/Office 365 knowledge

Windows Server experience

PowerShell automation

SQL knowledge

Performance troubleshooting

Tools

iManage Work 10

Litera Desktop suite

Adobe Acrobat DC

Windows Performance Analyzer

Wireshark

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing IT team at a Global Law Firm.

Join a high-performing IT team driving innovation in at a premier global law firm. Focus on implementing, integrating, and optimizing legal-specific enterprise applications for attorneys and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, implement, and deploy legal applications with user personalization on physical/virtual desktops.
• Integrate and support core legal EUAs: profile, configure, customize, troubleshoot in zero-trust/hybrid security environments.
• Resolve application issues; collaborate with vendors on legal software challenges.
• Configure OS/system settings, Group Policy, Intune policies for performance, security, and UX optimization.
• Mentor juniors, cross-train staff, maintain detailed technical documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience integrating/supporting legal applications: iManage Work 10, Litera Desktop suite (Compare, Innova, Contract Companion), IntApp Time, Adobe Acrobat DC.
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft 365/Office 365 (Edge, OneDrive, Teams), Office add-ins, toolbar customization, application integration.
• Hands-on with Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, Intune.
• Advanced PowerShell and SQL for automation and optimization.
• Proficiency in performance/troubleshooting tools: Windows Performance Analyzer, ControlUp, Perfmon, Wireshark.
• Strong problem-solving, testing, and documentation skills focused on legal application performance and integration.