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General Description:

The Workflow Design Manager works directly with firm clients, stakeholders and our internal software development team to build efficient, cost-effective workflows and solutions.  This person is an internal and external client-facing subject matter expert responsible for efficient delivery of legal service across practices, insuring legal team requirements are met, standard development protocols adhered to and supporting documentation created.  This position reports to the manager of H&K’s Workflow Design and Automation team. 

Key Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions:

• Provide consulting on workflow identification, optimization and implementation strategy for litigation and transactional matters including design, development, implementation and documentation of workflows based on interaction with legal teams and clients.
• Maintain advanced knowledge of available technologies in order to advise legal teams on innovative and creative use of technology.
• Act as subject matter expert on a range of topics, including project planning, scope management, and status reporting.
• Work with litigation and transactional practice group leaders, attorneys, business managers, and clients to ensure maximum productivity of legal personnel with appropriate use of Workflow Design solutions.
• Lead pre- and post-project analysis to discover and reduce workflow inefficiencies and obstacles, and identify, design, and apply quality control processes and improvements.
• Promote, implement and amplify Workflow Design & Automation services across all offices in support of the firm’s strategic vision.
• Special project and duties as assigned

Required Skills:

• Excellent communication, written and oral, and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage relations at various levels and interface with clients, technology personnel and legal teams.
• Well-developed and sophisticated analytical and problem solving skills.

Required Qualifications & Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 5-7 years of experience within a large law firm environment. 
• Expert-level knowledge of the legal process and technology including HighQ, Contract Express, QuickBase, and other innovative technology tools.
• Creative and pioneering thinking.
• Collaborative work ethic and process oriented mindset.
• Poise and patience under pressure; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Superb time management, judgment, and decision-making.
• Customer and service oriented perspective.

Preferred Qualifications & Education:

• JD is preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Moderate or advanced keyboard usage

This position may be filled in the District of Columbia, New York, Colorado or California.  In accordance with the  District of Columbia Wage Transparency Law, New York State Pay Transparency Law, New York City Human Rights Law, the Colorado Equal Pay Act, and the California Pay Transparency Law, the pay range for this position in the District of Columbia is $121,600 - $182,400/year , New York State is $105,800 - $190,300/year, in New York City is $126,900- $190,300/year, in Colorado is $111,000-$166,600/year, and in California is $121,600 - $198,400/year. These ranges are specific to these locations and may not be applicable to other locations.  An individual’s actual compensation will depend on the individual’s qualifications and experience.

Benefits: Our goal is to promote a work environment in which individuals have access to the resources they need to be at their best both professionally and personally, which includes resources that encourage individuals to focus on their health and well-being.  Below is a list of just some of the benefits we offer: generous paid time off; eleven paid holidays per year; time off for bereavement or jury duty; paid leave for new parents; comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners; life and AD&D insurance; short and long term disability insurance; tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSA or HSA; FSA for dependent care; supplemental AFLAC policies for medical care; excess liability coverage; health advocacy services; behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members; 401(k); profit sharing; pre-tax transit and parking program; backup care for children and adults; senior care planning support; and resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers.

Benefits may vary by position and office.

Holland & Knight is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran or any other protected class.

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