Legal Technology Consultant page is loaded Legal Technology Consultant Apply remote type Hybrid locations Sydney Perth Brisbane Melbourne time type Full time posted on Posted Today job requisition id JR00000300 Your role As part of our wider Innovation & Digital Solutions group, you will be joining one of Australia's largest legal technology teams consistently recognised in the Australian Financial Review's most innovative companies. Our people are technical experts, but they're also trusted business advisers who think bigger, more broadly and more strategically. Together, we aim to play a leadership role in advancing the legal industry, ensuring our business processes support us to be modern, innovative and efficient, while exploring areas beyond traditional law that align with our core business and clients' needs.
This is where you fit in.
As a Consultant in our Integrated Legal Solutions (ILS) team, you will:
Work with Managers and Senior Consultants in leading the supervision and delivery of ILS services
Provide legal information/technical solutions consistent with nationally agreed standards
Assist in the development and delivery of national lawyer learning and development programs for ILS solutions to build the capability of the team and drive high performance
Work with Managers and Senior Consultants to scope, plan, cost, schedule and assess commercial, legal and technical risks for all work
Coordinate team resources, manage stakeholder expectations and consistently deliver projects on time, on budget and to desired quality
Contribute ideas to new ILS strategic initiatives, workflow and technical solutions that are commercial and meet lawyer/client business needs
Build networks and trusted advisor relationships, share knowledge and act as a role model, coach and mentor
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity. Hybrid working (60% in the office) is how we work however flexibility matters at Allens, so if you are seeking hybrid working or are looking for flexibility in your work, we would be happy to discuss what arrangements would work best for you.
About you This role suits individuals with skills in legal technology, project management, data analysis, communicating technical solutions to non-technical audiences, and aligning business objectives to work output.
To be successful in this role, you will likely have:
A background in information management, information technology, project management and/or law
Experience in legal technology. In litigation eDiscovery or corporate due diligence is highly desirable
A degree or equivalent experience in legal information management, information technology, computer science or law
Experience using Nuix, Relativity, Reveal and similar systems
Advanced skills in data analysis and manipulation is highly desirable
Excellent communication and consulting skills and experience in communicating technical issues and outcomes to a non-technical audience
An ability to work as part of a team and with people at varying levels
Broad based knowledge in legal systems/processes including litigation and due diligence with a working knowledge of relevant Court rules and practice directions
A willingness to establish a professional profile and network and build effective working relationships
A willingness to develop others through mentoring and sharing knowledge and experiences
Your development In joining Allens, you will receive unparalleled learning and development opportunities. You will be challenged, supported and guided as you learn and develop, and will be encouraged to grow. We foster greatness, and will coach and support you to meet your goals and aspirations.
Our unique Career Deal allows you to take control of your career and provides a transparent approach to career development. Our international alliance with Linklaters means we are able to support secondments all over the world.
Our perks Our benefits include:
Financial: market competitive fixed remuneration; salary continuance insurance, employee recruitment referral program, discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets, health and travel insurance, charity matched funding program.
Health and wellbeing: fully subsidised gym memberships, annual flu vaccinations, skin checks, in-house snacks and catered meals, subsidised sporting and social activities, emergency childcare, Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling, wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families and regular wellbeing sessions with our in-house consulting Psychologist.
Flexibility: hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support you in your work and life commitments and passions, equipment to support working from home.
Leave: ability to purchase additional annual leave, access to an enhanced, inclusive and flexible parental leave policy – 26 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum service for permanent employees and high quality executive coaching to support the transition.
Recognition: team based recognition including social activities and contribution based recognition activities, and annual Allens Values Awards to nominate and recognise the incredible contributions of our people.
Allens is also proud to invest in our communities, giving you the opportunity to make a difference through our work on reconciliation, the environment and other social justice issues as well as our workplace giving and volunteering programs.
How to apply? We'd love to hear from you so please click "apply now"! If you would like to find out more, please visit "This is Allens" or listen to our podcast Allens Confidential to hear real stories from real people about life at Allens. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please phone Thomas Wigglesworth, National Manager Talent Acquisition on +61 449 539 834.
At Allens, our culture is made up of unique backgrounds and varying life experiences. We celebrate our people's differences across gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, cultural backgrounds, First Nations communities, and family and caring arrangements. If you require adjustments to fully participate in our application process, please contact us at ****** . We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align, please express your interest by emailing us at ****** . The right role for you might be just around the corner!
About UsAt Allens, we've been building legal careers for 200 years; longer than any other firm in Australia. The impact of our people extends to almost every sphere of business, government, the judiciary and the wider legal profession. We continue to provide opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds to build outstanding careers and shape the world around them.
Through our alliance with Linklaters, we work in a global network of 41 offices in 26 countries. Our size and global reach provide exceptional opportunities for career development, including both on-the-job learning and formal training and development opportunities.
Our commitment to high performance is balanced with a focus on wellbeing, with a culture that's inclusive, supportive and collaborative. We prioritise connection and value the unique contribution of everyone at the firm.
We're proud to hold some of the world's longest ongoing client relationships, some of which stretch back almost 170 years, and our client base includes 55 of the world's top 100 companies and more than 75 of Australia's top 100 companies.
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