Director, LegalTech
What to expect when you join the Sikich family
Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and diverse group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through diverse perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth – for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.
The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Sikich, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our company because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you. Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating a rewarding employee experience, Sikich has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice.
Do you want to work with other skilled practitioners and serve clients in a way that makes a difference? Are you seeking a supportive environment backed by a deep and extensive set of skillsets? Are you ready to make an impact and be acknowledged for your contributions? If you answered yes to these questions, we see a mutually beneficial and gratifying relationship on the horizon!
Are you ready to grow with us?
Position Summary
We are looking for someone experienced in the process of implementing Document Management Systems (DMS)to lead the development and growth of our NetDocuments vertical, as well as other new technology partners. You will be working in the LegalTech practice. We are digital transformation partners for legal teams. We advise law firms, corporate legal teams, and government agencies on the software that will best transform their business processes. We implement a variety of legal cloud software and have specialty in case management systems.
What will you do in this role?
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Ensure project success in technology vertical(s) you oversee.
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Create excellent, profitable implementation project templates/plans.
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Continuously improve process to make projects more efficient and profitable.
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Be the first tier of project escalation and remediation for both technical and interpersonal issues.
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Lead the planning and implementation of the software project.
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Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals, and deliverables.
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Define project plans, tasks, and resource requirements.
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Mentor junior resources to become consults and senior consultants in the vertical(s) you oversee
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Create revenue opportunities.
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Architect products and services that LegalTech can sell.
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Secure secondary engagements with current clients.
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Help to acquire net new clients.
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Scope and co-sell as a pre-sales solution architect.
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Build strong relationships with partner technologies; possible travel to attend conferences, go on site with clients or partners, or attend team meetings
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Do project work
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The goal of your position is to build a team around your technology verticals. As we grow the practice, you will be more involved in implementations and leading them yourself.
What you will need to succeed in this role?
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Bachelor’s degree required
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10+ years required in software engineering, business development and project management
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NetDocuments Certified
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Proven work experience successfully leading complex software implementations / full project life cycle.
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Excellent client facing skills.
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Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal and customer service skills
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Ability to quickly learn technologies and software product functionality
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Ability to work as a team player
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Commitment to integrity
In addition, these specific skills/experiences are not required but nice to have:
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Experience in the legal industry (firm or corporate)
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Experience in legal case management software, document management software, contract management software, or eDiscovery software.
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Basic understanding of formulas, familiarity with any coding language
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Project Team management experience.
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Experience using project management tools
About Sikich
Sikich is a global company specializing in Accounting, Advisory, and Technical professional services. With employees across the globe, Sikich ranks as one of the largest professional services companies in the United States. Our comprehensive skillsets, obtained over decades of experience as entrepreneurs, business owners and industry innovators, allow us to provide insights and transformative strategies to help strengthen every dimension of our clients’ businesses.
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Our team members enjoy expansive benefits ranging from competitive compensation and insurance options to wellness programs and a flexible time off policy, to name only a few. Sikich also takes pride in prioritizing team members’ health, total wellbeing and time spent with family, friends and in the pursuit of personal goals, hobbies, and endeavors.
Some examples of our many benefits:
- Sikich maintains a Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy. We encourage every full-time employee, as your role permits, to utilize paid time off (personal time, mental/physical health care, vacation, sick leave, etc.). Waiting for time off to accrue is common at other companies. At Sikich, you do not have to wait for this benefit to kick in. FTO is activated on your first day with our organization.
- Sikich will also recognize paid holidays during the year and strives to permit employees to have time off the last week of the calendar year when client and project work permits.
- Sikich offers a comprehensive wellness program to engage, challenge and empower team members to take responsibility for their wellbeing. Activities can be tracked through our wellness provider to obtain gift cards and other rewards.
We also offer:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options
- HSA employer contribution
- Nine (9) paid holidays annually.
- A robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children.
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days & four (4) paid study days.
- Tuition reimbursement
- Generous employee referral bonus program
- Client referral bonus program
- Pet insurance
- FORCE – Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities.
Sikich is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Sikich currently practices as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Professional Code of Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Sikich CPA LLC is a licensed CPA firm and provides audit and attest services to its clients. Sikich LLC has a contractual arrangement with Sikich CPA LLC whereby Sikich LLC provides Sikich CPA LLC with professional and support personnel and other support services to allow Sikich CPA LLC to perform its professional services and Sikich CPA LLC consults with Sikich LLC and shares client information with Sikich LLC with respect to the provision of such services.
