Legal Technology Manager- Richmond

Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Hirschler is seeking a Legal Technology Manager in Richmond to collaborate with attorneys, practice groups, and IT, identifying and implementing technology that improves workflows and client service. The role reports to the CIO and acts as a liaison to ensure technology aligns with legal work needs.

Responsibilities include evaluating software such as document management, knowledge management, AI-enabled tools, time capture, and practice management, coordinating vendor demos, and guiding rollout

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal technology or operations experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, or similar.
• Experience collaborating directly with attorneys and practice groups to evaluate workflows and recommend tech solutions.
• Experience researching, evaluating, and implementing legal technology platforms such as DMS, KM tools, litigation support, AI-enabled tools, time capture, or practice management software.
• Proven project management and rollout experience including coordinating vendor relationships, testing, training, and user adoption initiatives.
• Strong ability to translate attorney requirements into technical recommendations and communicate with lawyers, IT, vendors, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Engage with attorneys and practice groups to understand workflows and identify tech opportunities to improve efficiency and client service.
• Translate needs into technology requirements for IT evaluation and implementation.
• Coordinate product demos and pilot programs with vendors.
• Plan and execute rollout of new legal technologies with IT and firm stakeholders.
• Develop training materials and documentation for attorneys and staff and drive adoption.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Technology liaison

Project management

Training and adoption

Tools

Document management systems

Knowledge management tools

Litigation support

AI-enabled legal tools

Time capture systems

Practice management software

Job description

Hirschler is now hiring a Legal Technology Manager to work closely with attorneys, practice groups, and the IT department to identify, evaluate, and implement technology solutions that improve legal workflows and enhance client service. Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, this person will serve as a key liaison between lawyers and IT, helping ensure the firm adopts technology that supports the practical needs of legal work. This role is in person in our Richmond office.

Key Responsibilities

Attorney Engagement and Workflow Analysis

Meet with attorneys and practice groups to understand how they work and identify opportunities where technology can improve efficiency, organization, and client service.

Translate attorney needs into technology requirements for evaluation by the IT team.

Serve as a trusted internal resource for lawyers seeking solutions to workflow or technology challenges.

Legal Technology Evaluation

Research and evaluate software solutions relevant to legal practice, including tools related to document management, time capture, knowledge management, litigation support, AI-assisted tools, and practice management.

Coordinate product demonstrations and pilot programs with vendors.

Conduct comparative analyses and provide recommendations to the CIO and firm leadership.

Implementation and Project Coordination

Assist with planning and executing the rollout of new legal technologies.

Coordinate with IT staff, vendors and firm stakeholders during implementations.

Help ensure systems integrate well with existing firm platforms.

Training and Adoption

Assist in developing training programs and documentation for attorneys and staff when new tools are implemented.

Support attorneys in adopting and effectively using technology solutions.

Identify opportunities to increase utilization of existing systems.

Monitor developments in legal technology and emerging tools relevant to law firm operations.

Provide insight to the CIO and firm leadership regarding opportunities to improve efficiency and services through technology.

Qualifications

5+ years of legal technology, legal operations, or practice support experience within a law firm, corporate legal department, or legal services environment.

Demonstrated experience working directly with attorneys and practice groups to evaluate workflows, identify inefficiencies, and recommend technology-based solutions.

Experience researching, evaluating, and implementing legal technology platforms, such as document management systems, knowledge management tools, litigation support applications, AI-enabled legal tools, time capture systems, or practice management software.

Proven project management and implementation experience, including coordinating software rollouts, vendor relationships, testing, training, and user adoption initiatives.

Strong ability to translate business and attorney requirements into technical recommendations and communicate effectively with attorneys, IT professionals, vendors, and firm leadership.

Experience developing and delivering training, user documentation, and change management initiatives that drive attorney and staff adoption of technology solutions.

Pursuing a career at Hirschler can be a tremendously rewarding experience. You will work in a collegial atmosphere in which personal and professional friendships flourish alongside skilled and knowledgeable people who take pride in their work and treat each other with professionalism and respect.

We take pride in finding team members who will add to our collegial and entrepreneurial culture. We strongly believe that diversity enhances the quality of our firm and enriches the experience of all of our staff. Hirschler is also committed to helping all of our employees reach their full potential and we strive to continually enhance the professional development resources available to our employees.

Compensation

Compensation is dependent on several factors, such as position, location, education, training, and/or experience.

Hiring Salary Range: $95,000 - $125,000