Legal IT Systems Administrator

• Serve as the firm’s senior IT resource, providing Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III support for all attorneys and staff across the organization
• Administer and optimize the full Microsoft 365 environment including Azure/Entra ID, Active Directory, Group Policy, Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive
• Manage the firm’s network infrastructure including firewalls, switches, wireless networks, VPN services, internet connectivity, and virtual server environments
• Lead cybersecurity initiatives including coordination with outside vendors, vulnerability remediation, MFA administration, security awareness training, and incident response
• Administer backup systems and own disaster recovery planning and business continuity procedures firm-wide
• Support and administer legal technology platforms including Centerbase, NetDocuments, Everlaw, iSolved, and other practice management and document management systems
• Evaluate and implement new legal technologies and AI solutions that improve firm efficiency and client service
• Provide audiovisual and conference room technology support for meetings, depositions, and presentations
• Travel with litigation teams as needed to provide trial technology support including courtroom setup, war room configuration, and on-site troubleshooting
• Manage software deployments, licensing renewals, vendor relationships, and technology project execution
• Maintain thorough documentation, technology inventories, and firm-wide technology standards, This is the kind of IT leadership role that is hard to find - one where you’re not just maintaining systems but actively shaping how a growing firm leverages technology to win. You’ll have the authority to make real decisions, the budget to implement them, and a team that trusts your expertise. The work is substantive, the environment is collaborative, and the firm’s growth trajectory means this role will continue to expand. If you’re a seasoned legal IT professional who wants to be the person in the room who actually drives the technology strategy, this is that seat.

Do you have a valid Bar license?, Do you have experience in Vendor relationship building?, Note: Candidates must have a minimum of 5+ years of IT experience specifically at a law firm, with strong Microsoft 365, Azure/Entra ID, Active Directory, and network administration skills. Law firm IT experience is not preferred - it is required. Candidates without direct law firm backgrounds will not be considered., * 5+ years of progressively responsible IT experience at a law firm - required; non-law firm IT backgrounds will not be considered

• Deep proficiency with Microsoft 365, Azure/Entra ID, Active Directory, and Group Policy administration
• Solid network administration experience including firewalls, VPNs, switches, and wireless infrastructure
• Experience with cybersecurity frameworks, vulnerability management, and incident response
• Experience supporting cloud-based SaaS platforms and virtual server environments
• Hands-on experience with NetDocuments, iManage, or comparable legal document management systems
• Familiarity with legal practice management platforms such as Centerbase, Everlaw, or similar
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and end-user support skills
• Self-motivated, organized, dependable, and professional - able to manage competing priorities independently
• Willingness and ability to travel with trial teams as needed, * law firm IT systems admin: 5 years (Required)

Pulled from the full job description

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance, * Own the entire technology stack at a growing civil litigation firm - this is a senior-level role with real authority over infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud systems, and legal tech platforms
• Lead the firm’s technology evolution including AI solution evaluation and implementation - a rare opportunity to shape how a litigation firm operates at its core
• Travel with trial teams and provide live courtroom and war room technology support - high-stakes, high-visibility work that goes well beyond traditional sysadmin responsibilities
• Join a firm that is actively investing in its technology infrastructure and looking for the right person to lead that growth
• Earn a competitive salary plus a full benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), life insurance, PTO, and complimentary parking
• Work in a collaborative, professional environment where your expertise drives firm-wide decisions and your contributions are seen at every level, * Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Briefly explain which role on your resume best aligns with this position and why. If you have any resume gaps, please briefly explain.
• This role is on-site at the Houston, TX, location. Confirm you are okay with this: Y/N
• In what city/state do you currently reside?
• What base salary range would you need to make a move? Pls keep it aligned with your directly relevant experience, as candidates seeking compensation above their experience level may not be considered.
• (Yes/No) Do you have hands-on experience administering Microsoft 365, Azure/Entra ID, and Active Directory, along with network infrastructure including firewalls and VPNs?

We are a dynamic and rapidly growing civil litigation and corporate law firm headquartered in Houston, TX. We handle complex, high-stakes matters in state and federal courts across Texas and beyond, and our technology infrastructure is mission-critical to everything we do. We are a collaborative, fast-moving team that takes our work seriously - and we’re looking for an IT Systems Administrator who does too. Confidential Employer.