Manager, Technical Support

Litera Group; North Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading legal technology firm in Raleigh, NC seeks a Manager, Technical Support to lead a team of Support Engineers. The successful candidate will ensure high-quality customer outcomes and manage escalations efficiently. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in technical support and proven leadership abilities. Benefits include health insurance and career growth opportunities, fostering a supportive, dynamic workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical or customer support, preferably in SaaS or enterprise software.
• 2+ years of experience in a people leadership or team lead role.
• Proven experience owning customer escalations in SLA-driven environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Technical Support Engineers.
• Own customer escalations and serve as a primary leadership point for high-impact issues.
• Oversee daily support operations and monitor SLA adherence.

Skills

Technical or customer support experience

People leadership experience

Communication skills

SLA management

Knowledge of support operations

Tools

Salesforce Service Cloud

Jira

Job description

You may choose to display a cookie banner on the external site. You must specify the message in the cookie banner and may add a link to a relevant policy. If you are unfamiliar with these requirements, please seek the advice of legal counsel.Manager, Technical Support page is loaded## Manager, Technical Supportlocations: USA - North Carolinatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-501212**Job Description****Join the Legal Tech Revolution at Litera**This position is based in Raleigh, NC and candidates should reside within reasonable commuting distance, as this role requires on-site presence at least three days per week.**Overview:** The Manager, Technical Support is responsible for leading and developing a team of Technical Support Engineers while ensuring consistent, high-quality customer outcomes across Litera’s product portfolio. This role blends people leadership, escalation ownership, operational rigor, and coaching to drive performance, accountability, and continuous improvement. The Manager acts as a leadership-level player-coach—not by owning individual cases, but by guiding teams through complexity, owning high-risk escalations, setting clear expectations, and building a strong, resilient support culture.# ## **Responsibilities**## ## Team Leadership & Coaching• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Technical Support Engineers across experience levels • Conduct regular 1:1s, performance check-ins, and quarterly development conversations • Set clear expectations for ownership, communication, and case quality • Identify skill gaps and drive targeted coaching, mentoring, and enablement plans • Support onboarding of new hires, ensuring clarity on tools, processes, and support standards • Foster a psychologically safe, high-performance culture grounded in accountability and empathy## Escalation Ownership & Customer Advocacy• Own customer escalations and serve as the primary leadership point for high-impact or high-risk issues • Partner with Support Engineers to create and drive clear escalation plans (Who / What / When) • Proactively identify cases at risk of SLA breach and intervene early • Ensure consistent, timely, and empathetic communication to customers during escalations • Act as a liaison between Technical Support, Professional Services, Engineering, Product, CloudOps, and Account Teams## ## Operational Management & SLA Accountability• Oversee daily support operations, including queue health, workload distribution, and backlog management • Monitor and manage SLA adherence, aging cases, reopen trends, and risk indicators • Lead operational reviews to assess performance and prioritize actions • Ensure consistent use of support tools, workflows, and documentation standards • Participate in a rotating Manager on Duty (MOD) program, which includes scheduled weekend coverage, to provide leadership-level oversight for escalations, critical incidents, and high-impact customer issues outside of regular business hours.## ## Quality, Metrics & Continuous Improvement• Own support quality standards across tone, clarity, technical accuracy, and documentation • Track CSAT, First Contact Resolution, reopen rates, and escalation trends, and other KPIs • Perform root-cause analysis and implement improvement plans • Identify recurring issues and drive systemic improvements through documentation, process, and tooling## ## Knowledge, Enablement & Process Adherence• Ensure adherence to support playbooks, escalation paths, and entitlement policies • Champion knowledge sharing and consistent documentation usage • Encourage Knowledge Base contributions and continuous learning • Support adoption of GenAI tools while maintaining quality standards## ## Cross-Functional Leadership & Communication• Build strong relationships with Engineering, Product, Customer Success, and Leadership • Represent Support in cross-functional escalations and risk discussions • Provide leadership visibility into trends, risks, and improvement initiatives# ## **Leadership Expectations:**• Lead with clarity, consistency, and calm during high-pressure situations • Coach rather than rescue, empowering teams to grow ownership • Hold the line on standards while remaining empathetic and customer-focused • Think beyond individual cases to long-term operational and cultural impact# ## **Required Qualifications**• 5+ years of experience in technical or customer support, preferably in SaaS or enterprise software • 2+ years of experience in a people leadership or team lead role • Proven experience owning customer escalations in SLA-driven environments • Strong understanding of support operations, workflows, and performance metrics • Experience with tools such as Salesforce Service Cloud, Jira, or similar platforms • Excellent written and verbal communication skills# ## **Preferred Qualifications**• Experience in legal tech or document lifecycle software • Familiarity with KCS, QA programs, or service improvement frameworks • Experience leading distributed or global teams# * **The company culture:** We emphasize helping each other grow, doing the right thing always, and being part of a journey to amplify impact, creating an exciting and fulfilling work environment* **Commitment to Employees**: Our people commitment is based on what employees love most about being part of the team, focusing on tools that matter to the difference-makers in the legal world and amplifying their impact* **Global, Dynamic, and Diverse Team**: Our is a global company with ambitious goals and unlimited opportunities, offering a dynamic and diverse work environment where employees can grow, listen, empathize, and problem-solve together* **Comprehensive Benefits Package:** Experience peace of mind with our health insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off, and a supportive work-life balance. We invest in your well-being and future, ensuring a rewarding career journey.* **Career Growth and Development**: We provide career paths and opportunities for professional development, allowing employees to progress through various technical and leadership rolesLitera is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Litera is a fast-growing software company and one of the leading legal technology suppliers in the world. Serving more than 90% of the world's largest law firms, our software is used by hundreds of thousands of lawyers every day. As a company recognized as one of the best places to work, we believe professional development, rewards programs, open communication, and transparent leadership all contribute to a unique and open work environment. Our employees are driven, energetic, passionate, and have the ability to make a direct impact on the future of the company.