Director of Information Technology

Director of Information Technology

Yetter Coleman is actively seeking a Director of Information Technology with at least 10 years of experience, preferably in a law firm environment.

The director will be responsible for the overall management, planning, organization, and execution of all IT functions for the firm.

Essential Responsibilities

Management

Develop and implement a comprehensive technology strategy aligned with the firm’s overall

objectives.

• Collaborate with firm leadership to identify and prioritize technology needs to enhance operational efficiency and support business growth.
• Ensure the stability, security, and scalability of the firm’s technology infrastructure and software.
• Oversee the deployment and maintenance of hardware, software, and network systems.
• Develop and implement cybersecurity measures to safeguard company data and systems.
• Manage the technology budget, ensuring optimal resource allocation and cost-effectiveness.
• Manage outsourced IT providers / vendors to support IT initiatives.
• Provide recommendations on technology best practices.
• Perform needs assessments, technology, and vendor selection, focusing on building best practices while controlling costs.
• Manage data backup program.
• Perform client audits, risk, and compliance assessments.

Support Responsibilities

• Provide helpdesk assistance to firm employees.
• Purchase IT equipment and software.
• Maintain inventory of all IT equipment.
• Utilize, maintain, and troubleshoot litigation support software applications, databases, and networks.
• Handle technical issues, including user support in the office and / or at trial, including after-hours requests.
• Assist with conference room meeting technology, including AV needs.
• Assist the e-Discovery team with data transfer as needed.

Trail Support

• Coordinate logistics for local and out-of-town trials, including evaluating hotels to ensure the hotels meet our residency and IT requirements.
• Order technical supplies and equipment for trial.
• Set up a war room for trial and maintain war room readiness during the trial.
• Provide technical support during the trial in the office, offsite war room, and courtroom.
• Provide technical support in the virtual courtroom.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent work experience.
• 10 years of experience in a technology role, preferably in a law firm.
• In-depth knowledge of IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, hardware, applications, and emerging technologies.
• Ability to collaborate closely with management to understand IT requirements, needs, and preferences.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, prioritize, analyze, organize, attention to detail, and follow through.
• Commitment to excellent client service.

Software, Technology, Skills, and Application Experience

• Azure Cloud
• Intune
• Cisco Webex and Voip
• Active Directory
• O365 OneDrive, SharePoint, etc.
• Azure VPN
• Windows OS
• iManage
• LMS / Rippe Kingston
• SentinelOne
• Veeam
• Proofpoint
• Fortinet Firewall

About Us

Yetter Coleman LLP is a single-office, single-mission trial and appellate boutique that focuses exclusively on high-stakes business and technology litigation for plaintiffs and defendants, primarily in the energy, technology, and financial services industries.

Our core practices are contract / business torts, antitrust / securities, and intellectual property litigation. We represent clients in venues across the country with a deep bench of experienced trial and appellate lawyers whose greatest strength is in courtroom presentation of evidence and argument to judges and juries.