Legal Technology Specialist in Suffolk

Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client.

We are defined by our Next Level Law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face. Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do.

The work you will be doing:

• Technology Integration: Assist lawyers in utilising technology to streamline their workflows, including document management systems, case management software, artificial intelligence, and process automation tools.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions to enhance productivity and efficiency within legal teams.
• Training and Support: Working with the Learning and Development team to provide lawyers with training, guidance, and support on advanced features of legal technology tools.
• Evangelism: Inspire legal teams to further embrace new ways of working to improve client outcomes.
• Face-to-Face Interaction: Spend the majority of time working directly with lawyers to understand their challenges and provide tailored process and technological solutions.
• Project and Change Management: Manage process and technology-related change within legal teams.
• Cross-Functional Work: Collaborate with the Learning and Development and Technology teams to ensure comprehensive support and training for lawyers.
• Reporting and Prioritisation: Providing regular updates to the Head of Legal Process Engineering, IT Director, Head of Division and Partners.

What we are looking for:

• Experience as a lawyer with a strong understanding of legal processes and workflows.
• Proficient in using legal technology tools and software.
• Strong analytical skills to identify process inefficiencies and propose practical solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and stay updated on industry trends.
• Ability to assess options, make informed decisions, and find solutions to complex problems.

Inclusivity and Culture:

At Birketts, our culture is driven by ambition and a commitment to positively impact all the communities we serve. We are dedicated to the success, development, and wellbeing of our colleagues, helping them achieve their goals and seize the opportunities that come with our growth.

Alongside a flexible and inclusive work environment, we offer the following core benefits:

• 25 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays
• Long Service holiday award – 1 extra week every 10 years continuous service
• Private Healthcare with BUPA (offered after probation is passed)
• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% Employee)
• Staff Profit Share and Individual Performance Bonus Scheme
• Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health Insurance
• Paid CSR Day
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Subsidised gym membership
• Electric car scheme
• Agile/Hybrid Working Policy
• Dress for your Day Policy

Birketts is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is unequivocal: we do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, or sexual orientation.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that actively promotes equality of opportunity for all, valuing the right mix of talent, skills, and potential.