**If you are interested in any of the opportunities listed below - or any other position in a law firm please contact Geri Moreland to discuss at geri@capitolrecruiters.com
Capitol Recruiters Inc. is a legal recruiting company based in Washington, DC. We represent law firms. These positions are openings with our clients.
AI Applications Engineer – Remote – for a global law firm client. This role is responsible for designing/implementing AI-powered applications to improve workflows. This role connects AI technologies and legal applications and involves technical expertise and an understanding of law firm/ legal processes. This role is at the center of law practice and emerging technologies and will bring complex legal challenges into streamlined AI solutions.
Responsibilities: Develop/maintain AI-driven web applications by designing user-friendly web interfaces using JavaScript, .NET, and Python. Manage Large Language Models by creating prompts, managing context windows, and implementing strategies to optimize model outputs. Mitigate hallucinations using RAG and other techniques by incorporating retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) workflows to improve accuracy, reduce hallucinations, and improve reliability of AI responses. Implement best practices for secure software development and compliance. Use Git for source control by managing code repositories, maintaining version control, and facilitating effective collaboration within the development team using Git. Collaborate with lawyers and stakeholders to understand needs and translate into technical requirements. Train staff on the effective use of AI applications. Monitor performance and implement improvements based on user feedback. Conduct regular security assessments to address vulnerabilities. Develop documentation for AI applications. Participate in cross-functional teams to drive integration of AI across the firm.
Position Requirements: Bachelor’s degree. Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) preferred. Prior experience in a law firm or professional services firm. Must have at least three years of experience in in web application development using JavaScript, .NET, and Python. Experience with OpenAI APIs and other LLM implementations. Strong understanding of RAG architectures and prompt engineering techniques. Proficiency in Git version control and collaborative development practices. Experience with Azure cloud services and on-premises deployment. Ability to identify solutions to complex problems. Experienced in synthesizing and communicating complex technical information clearly to non-technical audiences. A high level of customer service orientation. Strong interpersonal and written c communication skills. Ability to work with confidentiality and discretion. The salary range is $145k - $170k commensurate with experience and depending on location.
Information Technology Service Desk Manager – for top tier global law firm client in Washington, DC. This role is responsible for management of IT Service Desk resources regarding resolution/request fulfillment firm wide in a 24/7 environment.
Duties: Managing the team Supervisor and Service Desk Analysts team ensuring the highest level of customer service. Scheduling the firm’s Service Desk resources as needed to maintain the timely handling of support issues in a 24/7 environment. Provide recommendations regarding Service Desk staffing levels. Identify metrics and collect data ensuring optimal Service Desk operations. Process leave requests and conduct annual reviews. Conduct incident trend analysis and make recommendations to the Director. Provide feedback to the Training Manager ensuring training programs meet the needs of the firm.
Position Requirements: Bachelor’s degree preferred. Must have at least six years of experience providing end-user support, ideally in a large law firm. At least three years supervisory experience in a Help Desk environment is required. Working knowledge and technical experience providing support for computer and mobile device Operating systems, Application Software, Computer Hardware, Remote Access and Network connectivity. Expert knowledge in Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office Suite and/or related software. Proven project management skills. Experience writing reports and procedure manuals. Salary range for this position is $136k to $185k commensurate with experience.
IT Procurement Manager – For a prominent global law firm client. This role can be based out of the DC or NYC office. This significant role is responsible for managing acquisition of technology goods/services for the firm. The ideal candidate has proven success in researching potential vendors, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance supporting technology infrastructure firm wide.
Duties: Evaluate/choose vendors based on cost/reliability for IT hardware and software services. Maintain relationships with key technology suppliers/service providers. Manage vendor onboarding and performance improvement initiatives. Collaborate with internal vendor management team and IT leadership on negotiations with suppliers. Conduct business reviews with strategic vendors. Manage procurement records. Manage software license keys. Balance leasing invoices. Manage end of lease return and capital assets, life cycle workflow, and reporting. Utilize ServiceNow ticketing to process and track new purchases and inventory.
Position Requirements: Bachelor's degree. Must have at least five years of experience in IT procurement, technology sourcing, or vendor management. Professional services or law firm experience preferred. Past experience in analyzing complex data sets, identifying trends, evaluating risks, to make data-driven decisions. Prior experience in negotiating favorable terms and achieving cost savings with technology vendors. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. Significant understanding of IT hardware, software, cloud services, and industry trends. Proficiency with procurement systems, data analytics tools, and advanced Excel skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and responsibilities. Strong understanding of supply agreements, contractual terms, negotiation, and relationship management skills. Salary range is $150k -$175k commensurate with experience.
Remote Document Support Supervisor - evening shift – for a prominent global law firm client. The hours for this position are 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm ET, Monday–Friday; remote with occasional onsite and on-call availability. This role is part of the Document Support Services team responsible for providing document formatting and support. This role oversees the team, ensuring requests are completed promptly, with accuracy, quality, and integrity of documents. This role leads the service/delivery of document support services, maintains service levels, and upholds customer quality expectations.
Responsibilities: Leads the global Document Support Services staff to provide timely, accurate, and courteous services. Supervise team of Document Support Specialists, including coaching and delegating work. Analyzes Document Support tickets, trends, and workflows to identify problem areas, and improve business processes. Works with the Director of IT Service Management to establish performance reporting for monitoring overall success. Oversees work of the document support team while creating, revising, and converting various types of documents. Conducts review of documents for accuracy/delivery of request. Ensures adherence to procedures/standard resolution times. Coordinates with managers/supervisors from across departments to agree upon service requests/timing for completion. Stays current with document management technology best practices. Trains Document Support Specialists as assigned. Ensures that document support services remain available during office emergencies.
Position Requirements: College degree is preferred. IT Certification(s) preferred. Five or more years of relevant experience in a large law firm. Proven success working in a time-sensitive, high-visibility environment. Demonstrated experience in user-focused service improvements in a law firm. Knowledgeable of applications/technologies common to a law firm such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Kofax, Litera Compare, DocXTools, Best Authority. Knowledge of leading service desk performance indicators/service level standards. Strong service orientation. Prior success managing a team. Highly motivated, analytical, organized, and efficient. Excellent problem-solving skills. Ability to work well under pressure. Flexibility for OT. Salary $92k - $151k based on experience and location.
Client Agreements Advisor - REMOTE - for top tier global law firm. This remote role requires candidates residing within commuting distance to the DC office. This position is in the Compliance department.
Prior experience working with outside counsel guidelines and fee agreements preferred, conflicts attorney experience also helpful. This is a high visibility role that involves reviewing client agreements according to outside counsel guidelines. JD is a hard requirement.
This position is responsible for leading analysis of/response to client terms of engagement. This analytical role ensures that agreements to non-standard terms are consistent, mitigate risk, and to the extent possible reflect business interests of the firm. Candidate will advise and work with the Client Agreements Manager and senior attorneys to manage the review, response and implementation of non-standard terms.
Duties: Develop/maintain knowledge of business policies and practices, legal and ethical considerations, insurance requirements and guidance relating to firm agreements. Assess outside counsel guidelines and other non-standard terms to identify potential issues. Draft internal assessments and proposed approaches based on evaluation. Lead senior attorneys in discussions of issues, considerations, and proposed approaches. Prepare client-facing comments and responses to terms. Coordinate with senior attorneys regarding discussions and negotiations with clients. Respond to due diligence questionnaires. Manage outside counsel guidelines database and share key information with all necessary stakeholders. Conduct extensive research using firm databases, business research resources and discussion with internal subject-matter experts.
Position Requirements: JD required. Two or more years of law firm or equivalent experience in a legal setting. Must have experience in and enjoy reviewing/retaining/comprehending large volumes of information. Demonstrated ability to process, organize and assess complex information to determine logical conclusions and effective solutions. Demonstrated ability to clearly and concisely synthesize complex business and legal concepts verbally and in writing. Highly developed business research abilities. Strong interpersonal skills to establish close working relationships and simultaneously balance needs and views of different stakeholders. Understanding of the complexities of business and legal relationships in a global economic environment. Salary is $102 – 143k commensurate with experience, + generous benefits package.