Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
Legal
LegalTechnologist
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“Legal Technologist at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. Skills: Legal technology, Technology configuration, Workflow automation, GenAI solutions. Configure legal technology solutions. Customize legal technology solutions”
What You'll Achieve.
Drive efficiency; Drive innovation; Drive client value; Optimize tools for use
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Problem-solving ability
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3–5+ years legal technologist experience, 3–5+ years configuration engineer experience, 3–5+ years legal operations experience, 3–5+ years legal IT role experience, Configure at least two legal tech platforms, Proficient with Microsoft 365 services, Basic to intermediate Power Platform experience, Ability to parse and edit load files, Excellent verbal & written communication skills, Ability to interact professionally with diverse groups, Ability to respond with minimal supervision
Nice to Have
Agile or Scrum certification is a plus, Familiarity with APIs is a plus, Familiarity with scripting is a plus, Familiarity with low-code tools is a plus, Familiarity with no-code tools is a plus
What You'll Do.
Configure legal technology solutions
Customize legal technology solutions
Maintain legal technology solutions
Configure genAI solutions
Customize genAI solutions
Maintain genAI solutions
Design user interfaces
Build user interfaces
Translate requirements into configurations
Translate requirements into workflows
Conduct testing for platform updates
Conduct QA for platform updates
Conduct testing for enhancements
Conduct QA for enhancements
Conduct testing for integrations
Conduct QA for integrations
Provide technical support
Troubleshoot legal technology tools
Troubleshoot legal technology systems
Serve as system administrator
Manage user permissions
Troubleshoot system issues
Coordinate with vendors
Ensure ongoing maintenance
Document configurations
Document change management processes
Collaborate with attorneys
Collaborate with paralegals
Identify technological needs
Address technological needs
Identify technological challenges
Address technological challenges
Provide end-user support
Stay informed of trends
Suggest process improvements
Suggest tool improvements
Perform other duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with attorneys; Collaborate with paralegals; Collaborate with vendors; Collaborate with IT; Work with diverse groups
Communication Scope
Product documentation; User stories; Training materials; Release notes; Verbal communication; Written communication
Process & Methodology
Project management, Multi-tasking
Full Job Description
The Legal Technologist plays a key role in supporting and configuring legal technology tools that drive efficiency, innovation, and client value across the firm. Working within the Practice Solutions team, this role combines technical configuration skills with a strong understanding of legal workflows to ensure that tools are optimized for attorney and staff use. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience administering, supporting and configuring a variety of legal technologies, as well as experience working directly with attorneys in a legal department or law firm setting. ## Responsibilities _Technology Configuration & Administration _ * Configure, customize, and maintain legal technology and genAI solutions (e.g. document and workflow automation systems, client collaboration portals and eDiscovery platforms). * Design and build templates, forms, workflows, rule sets, and user interfaces in support of legal practice needs. * Translate business and legal requirements into system configurations and workflows. * Conduct testing and QA for platform updates, enhancements, or integrations. _Technical Support & Maintenance _ * Provide technical support and troubleshooting for legal technology tools and systems. * Serve as a system administrator or power user for key platforms, managing user permissions, troubleshooting issues, and coordinating with vendors and IT as needed. * Ensure ongoing maintenance, updates, and optimization of systems. * Document configurations, standards, and change management processes. _Stakeholder Collaboration & Training_ * Collaborate with attorneys and paralegals to identify and address technological needs and challenges. * Train users on use of tools and provide basic end-user support for "how to" questions. _Innovation & Continuous Improvement_ * Stay informed of emerging trends in legal technology, automation, AI, and digital transformation. * Proactively suggest improvements to processes and tools that support client delivery and i
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