We are hiring an IT Director to start immediately for a reputable law firm in San Clemente, CA

• this is a 100% on site position in San Clemente, CA
• You will be the SOLE person to support about 24 users across two office locations - San Clemente and Los Angeles
• You will work closely with a 3rd party vendor, and the vendor takes care of all the security responsibilities
• Salary is up to 110k/year
• IT experience within a Law Firm is required
• IT forensics experience is preferred but they will train you

Overall duties and responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for planning, managing, and overseeing technology in the firm.
• Monitors and analyzes trends and the latest products in the industry that could improve the firm's performance (particularly in cybersecurity).
• Identifies new methods, researches, and makes recommendations for improvements to software, hardware, supplies, systems, and protocols.
• Plans, coordinates, and implements information security programs to protect against web threats, including malware, phishing, viruses, denial-of-service attacks, and hacking.
• Plans and implements written protocols, procedures, and training on tech-related and cybersecurity issues.
• Responsible for the operation and maintenance of all employee/office tech
  • Monitors network performance and performs testing to provide diagnosis of issues.
  • Installs upgrades, patches, and new applications and equipment.
  • Supports and enforces a disaster recovery, security, and back up and retore plan.
  • Tracks inventory and lifecycle of all office technologies and recommends upgrades and replacements.
• Responds to end-user requests for help to resolve computer, application, system, device, access, or performance issues.
• Establishes technology standards and communicates technical information to the firm.
• Monitors and maintains tech-related vendor agreements.
• Assists attorneys and paralegals with incoming discovery (mainly transferring files to internal servers or cloud-based discovery platforms for attorney/paralegal review and analysis).
• Assists attorneys and paralegals with trials, depositions, and hearings, including helping to set up all tech needed for the case-related task.

Successful candidate qualities

• Uses good judgment and critical thinking skills when solving problems.
• Organized; able to multi-task and prioritize accordingly.
• Communicates information clearly, concisely, and at an appropriate frequency.
• Responsive and addresses requests or questions in a timely manner.
• Takes initiative and thinks ahead to anticipate future steps, problems, and firm needs.
• Completes tasks and projects in a timely basis without the need for constant follow up.
• Requires minimal supervision and knows when to seek clarification and direction.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.