Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP · 1 day ago
Director of Legal Information
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expFreeman Mathis and Gary, LLP is a rapidly growing, national specialty litigation firm seeking a Director of Legal Information to join their Atlanta office. The role involves implementing best practices in content governance and driving improvements in legal data management to empower legal teams through smarter information systems.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Develop and implement firm-wide policies for managing legal information, including case law, statutes, regulations, and internal work product
Develop research protocols, best practices, and training programs to increase research efficiency and quality
Assist in firmwide initiatives related to information services and workflow automation
Maintain and enhance knowledge management systems and research platforms
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend tools that improve research capabilities and reduce costs
Collaborate with leadership to align legal information systems with firm goals and practice group needs
Oversee the creation, classification, and maintenance of legal research databases, document repositories, and practice group libraries
Curate and disseminate legal updates, litigation trends, and jurisdictional developments
Manage legal research platforms (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis), document management systems, and internal knowledge portals
Partner with IT to evaluate and implement new tools that enhance legal information access and usability
Train attorneys and staff on legal research tools, knowledge systems, and best practices
Serve as a resource for complex legal research and information retrieval
Ensure legal information practices comply with ethical obligations, confidentiality standards, and data security protocols
Monitor various legal technology usage and access controls to mitigate risk
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required. Juris Doctorate preferred
5+ years of experience in litigation or claims management, legal services, law library services, or legal operations
Proficient in legal research technology platforms such as Westlaw and web-based legal technology research systems
Strong understanding of legal operations, insurance litigation, and regulatory environments
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with a focus on collaboration and follow-through
Familiarity with litigation practices and jurisdictional nuances
High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and compliance
Preferred
Juris Doctorate preferred
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
HSA and FSA plans available for employees and dependents
Work-life balance
Generous PTO policy
401K plan including a 3% Employer Safe Harbor contribution
Firm paid life insurance and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Year-end bonuses and referral fee programs
Company
Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP
Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP is a law firm operating in Georgia.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Derek Singleton
Chief Financial Officer
Albert Alikin
Partner
Recent News
2024-05-23
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