Democracy Forward Foundation

Democracy Forward Foundation

Legal Technology and Operations Manager

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$100k-$120kDetected 15 days ago
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About the role

  • Are you a detail-oriented professional with deep experience in legal technology and process improvement?
  • If so, Democracy Forward Foundation ("Democracy Forward") is looking for a Legal Technology and Operations Manager to join our team.
  • The Legal Team has an exceptionally fast-paced and growing litigation docket and regularly files on tight timelines.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the Legal Team's dedicated liaison to the organization's IT team, building and maintaining a strong collaborative relationship to ensure the Legal Team's needs are effectively met across enterprise-wide systems, infrastructure changes, and technology initiatives.
  • Identify skills gaps and recommend and create/coordinate training for the Legal Team on existing platforms.
  • Develop relationships with vendors to evaluate technology and platforms and to get answers to Legal Team questions.
  • Support organizational leadership in cultivating a culture of accountability, inclusivity, and excellence, including through real-time support and skills development for the Legal Team (including the Legal Support Team).
  • Assist the managers of the Legal Team to obtain, audit, maintain, and evaluate data regarding the Team's work and the use of the Legal Team's resources.

Requirements

  • If you believe you can contribute meaningfully to our team, we encourage you to apply.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced litigation environment.
  • Ability to translate complex technical concepts and workflows into clear, accessible language for non-technical legal staff.
  • ability to evaluate new platforms against the team's operational needs and recommend solutions.
  • Please note that all lawyer positions require a law degree and active membership in the bar of a state or the District of Columbia.
  • We recognize that strong candidates may not meet 100% of the qualifications listed. If you believe you can contribute meaningfully to our team, we encourage you to apply.
  • Required:
  • 5+ years in a legal operations, litigation support, or legal technology role - or a comparable mix of legal and technology experience.
  • Demonstrated experience managing or administering legal technology platforms.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience coordinating with external vendors and legal staff.
  • Experience managing, organizing, and auditing large volumes of legal data and documents, with a strong attention to accuracy and file hygiene.
  • Familiarity with e-discovery platforms and litigation support tools
  • Work Environment & Physical Demands:
  • This role may involve sitting for extended periods and working on a computer. Reasonable accommodations will be provided as needed.
  • The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $120,000 plus excellent benefits. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Nice to have

  • This role may require occasional travel for team retreats, conferences, or organizational meetings.
  • This role may involve sitting for extended periods and working on a computer.
  • Reasonable accommodations will be provided as needed.

Compensation

  • The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $120,000 plus excellent benefits.

Company info

  • We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates, including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds.
  • When a new platform or technology is selected by the Legal Team, test its application to ensure its utility, identify problems and potential solutions to full-scale adoption, organize vendor trainings, and provide hands-on user support and resources to encourage adoption.

Equal opportunity

  • Democracy Forward Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.
  • We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture.
  • If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the hiring process, please direct your inquiries to recruiting@democracyforward.org or 833-391-4732.
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