Overview
Birketts seeks a Legal Technology Specialist to blend legal expertise with technology to streamline private client processes. You’ll work with lawyers to understand needs, demonstrate tools, and maximise technology use within the division. Focus areas include integrating document management and AI, mapping value with LEAN, and driving change through training and demos. The role offers cross-functional collaboration and opportunities to shape efficiency and client outcomes in a leading UK law firm.
Pay / Benefits
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Private Healthcare with BUPA
- Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
- Staff Profit Share and Individual Performance Bonus
- Life Assurance 4x salary
- Hybrid/Agile working policy
Responsibilities
- Assist lawyers in adopting technology to streamline workflows (document management, case management, AI, automation)
- Identify and implement process improvements using LEAN methods to boost productivity and quality
- Collaborate with Learning and Development to train lawyers on advanced legal tech features
- Lead evangelism for legal tech through demos and workshops to improve client outcomes
- Spend substantial time with lawyers to understand challenges and tailor tech solutions
- Manage technology and process change in an agile way to deliver timely value
- Coordinate with Learning & Development and Technology teams for comprehensive support and training
- Provide regular reporting and prioritisation updates to leadership and Technology Steering Group
Key requirements
- Experience as a lawyer with solid understanding of legal processes, especially dispute resolution workflows
- Proficiency with legal technology tools; ability to demonstrate and train others
- Familiarity with document automation, title analysis, reporting, and electronic signing tools
- Strong analytical skills for identifying inefficiencies and proposing practical solutions
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with lawyers, clients, developers, and leaders
- Ability to adapt to new technologies and stay updated on industry trends
- Ability to assess options, make informed decisions, and solve complex problems
- Excellent communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Adaptability
- Legal technology tools and software
- Document automation
- Title analysis
Legal Technology Specialist in Cambridge employer: Birketts
Birketts is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration across its offices in Ipswich, Norwich, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Bristol, and Sevenoaks. With a strong commitment to employee development, a flexible hybrid working model, and a culture that prioritises inclusivity and community impact, we empower our team members to thrive while contributing to meaningful legal solutions. Our comprehensive benefits package, including private healthcare, generous holiday allowances, and performance bonuses, further enhances the rewarding experience of being part of our esteemed law firm.
