Legal Technology Specialist

Would you like to help our law firm tackle technological challenges and ambitions, aiming to become the world’s leading business law firm?

As a Legal Technology Specialist at DLA Piper, you will be instrumental in enhancing productivity through technology. In a firm where effective IT usage is a key differentiator, you will join a team focused on technological efficiency, helping our lawyers to work in the most efficient way possible. This role is part of a global, diverse team, and you will also be an integral member of a skilled and positive IT team in our Amsterdam office, with expertise and great stakeholder management.

This dynamic role requires flexibility to work where customer demand is highest. You will collaborate with colleagues at all levels on their IT needs, from Junior to Partner, striving to deliver a five-star level of service with fast, effective solutions. You’ll ensure seamless operations for our lawyers and business support staff. In addition, the move to our new Amsterdam office brings responsibilities for managing ‘smart building’ capabilities, offering challenges and opportunities to engage with new technologies.

Beyond work, our office life is vibrant, featuring a range of activities like sports, coaching, (office) massages, and parties. We also offer daily fresh coffee and fruit. Our modern office in a central location provides an international working environment where you can actively shape your role within the team. Continuous learning is encouraged through our further training programs.

Join us in this exciting journey and contribute to our technological advancements!

• Enhance lawyers’ effectiveness by supporting their use of technology, including Microsoft 365, law firm-specific software, and PC hardware. This includes helping them with digital dictation, document management systems, and utilizing mobile devices (iOS) for increased productivity;
• Help our customers and colleagues get the most out of our technologies and work in the most efficient way;
• Assist with client pitches: helping lawyers explore the use of different technology and the tools that are available;
• Assist with clients working in our offices in both meeting rooms and secondment roles;
• Increase awareness of available technology and demonstrate to lawyers how to use our technology effectively while on the move, ensuring they are equipped with necessary skills and tools;
• Increase the knowledge of business support functions to ensure that they take advantage of all IT services available;
• Perform desk side coaching, ensure new starters are IT proficient quickly, and carry out user training sessions. This includes managing starter/leaver processes in collaboration with HR and Office Management;
• Offer technical assistance to IT teams during high-profile IT incidents and troubleshoot, analyze, and develop solutions for these incidents;
• Handle basic site management of IT equipment, including the installation of new hardware and software and taking over the administration of existing applications and support the LAN.

You excel with your personality and style. What characterizes you is:

• Smart – you know your stuff, can quickly think on your feet and come up with solutions;
• Confident, approachable, adaptable, proactive and reliable;
• The ability to build relationships and communicate with passion and enthusiasm at all levels to influence and shape outcomes;
• Demonstrate innovation, flexibility and alternative thinking;
• Technical training in IT or a related discipline is desired, with a keen interest in the legal application. Also suitable for career changers;
• Business results focused when promoting technology to our colleagues;
• Flexibility and willingness to travel;
• Champion the needs of your colleagues and our clients by representing them on key IT Projects;
• Committed to personal development, continuously seeking opportunities to expand skills.
• Excellent communication skills, responsibility, and teamwork abilities;
• Proficiency in Dutch and good command of English.