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Sikich · 1 month ago

Data Migration Consultant (LegalTech)

United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $120K/yr

5+ years exp

Sikich is a global company specializing in Accounting, Advisory, and Technical professional services. The Data Migration Consultant will lead and execute complex data migrations for law firms and legal departments, ensuring compliance and delivery excellence in the LegalTech vertical.

AccountingAdviceBusiness Development

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead data-focused workshops to capture business rules, explain mapping decisions, and secure client sign-off

Guide clients through data extraction, conversion processes, and data cleansing in legacy systems or staging environments

Plan and deliver end-to-end data migration projects, including mapping, transformation, validation, and cutover

Establish and enforce testing procedures to ensure accuracy and alignment with client specifications

Ensure all CJIS migrations meet CJIS and other relevant compliance standards for public sector clients

Maintain audit-ready documentation and validation artifacts

Work closely with India-based data analysts and delivery leadership to scope, troubleshoot, and execute migrations

Serve as the US-based point of contact for sensitive client engagements, particularly government and corporate legal groups

Develop and maintain migration toolkits, validation scripts, and repeatable processes

Contribute to internal playbooks and provide training on compliance and best practices

Partner with solution architects and consultants during technical discovery for migration-heavy deals

Qualification

Data migrationData architectureCJIS complianceData mappingETLT-SQL scriptingClient-facing rolesAPI-based data developmentXMLJSONProject managementCommunication skills

Required

5+ years in data migration, data architecture, or related roles, preferably in legal or regulated industries

Experience migrating documents/files, not just field data

Hands-on expertise in data mapping, ETL, transformation, and validation

Proficiency in creating data mapping documents, transformation rules, and migration logic

Strong knowledge of database systems and T-SQL scripting

US Citizenship with ability to obtain CJIS certification

Experience in client-facing roles and translating business rules into technical specifications

Strong project management and communication skills; adept at coordinating across remote and cross-functional teams

Willingness to support migrations during weekends as needed

Preferred

API-based data development experience

Experience migrating data across multiple platforms and architectures

Familiarity with legal-specific data structures (matters, parties, intakes, documents, tasks, communications)

Proficiency with XML and JSON

Exposure to platforms such as Filevine, AWS S3, Salesforce, NetDocuments, ActionStep, or similar legal systems

Benefits

Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy

Comprehensive wellness program

Flexible work arrangements

Health, dental, vision, life and accident/death/disability insurance options

HSA employer contribution

Nine (9) paid holidays annually

Robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children

401(k) with employer contributions

CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days & four (4) paid study days

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus program

Client referral bonus program

Pet insurance

FORCE – Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities.