Legal Staff Information Technology in Irvine, CA

Law Firm

Irvine, CA

Legal Staff Information Technology in Irvine, CA

Legal Staff

Min 5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Data Architect
Experience Required: Minimum of 5 years in data engineering and/or related roles in a professional service organization.

Salary: $124,000 - $240,000 (determined during interview process)

K&L Gates, a global law firm, is seeking a Data Architect to join their IT Department. This role involves designing data structures and infrastructure to support data extraction and organization, collaborating with departments to determine data needs, and creating pipelines and transformations to support business objectives.

Key Relationships:
- Reports to Data Scientist
- Works closely with Global Information Technology Teams
- Collaborates with other departments, IT peers, executives, and external vendors

Essential Duties:
- Collaborates with data stakeholders to understand data sources and enhance firm's data strategy
- Member of high-performing data team to support business decision making
- Develops and maintains data architectures and standards to improve decision making and reporting capabilities
- Leads design and implementation of scalable, secure data pipelines
- Participates in requirements gathering process and innovation involving artificial intelligence
- Collaborates with other architects and data teams to ensure consistency and interoperability
- Conducts performance assessments and creates documentation of architectural and data designs
- Ensures best practices for data science outputs and solutions
- Designs and implements data insight products and services
- Collaborates with other elements of firm's data function
- Acts as a solutions expert by developing, implementing, and supporting applications and software
- Ensures system stability, reliability, and scalability
- Stays informed about industry trends and emerging technologies
- Designs unified data ecosystem and enforces data governance and security policies
- Works with quality assurance team and coordinates testing efforts

Additional Duties:
- Act as a member of Enterprise Applications Team
- Engage in self-training and professional development
- Participate in cross-departmental Data Control Board
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship
- Meet with vendors and make recommendations to IT Leadership

Experience and Skills Required:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, statistics, applied mathematics, or related field
- Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and handle interruptions
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
- Minimum of 5 years in data engineering and/or related roles in professional service organization
- Experience managing large-scale Azure big data solutions
- Proficiency in two or more coding or scripting languages
- Ability to acquire and assess data from various sources
- Experience with global data handling and regulatory standards
- Familiarity with data modeling tools and Microsoft Office suite
- Extensive understanding of legal industry
- Experience delivering cross-functional projects
- Knowledge of KCS methodology
- Applicable industry certifications
- Experience collaborating with multiple departments
- Familiarity with distributed systems and organizational structures

Additional Abilities Required:
- Flexibility to work nights and weekends
- Ability to present ideas and lead meetings
- Ability to work on a team with members in different locations and time zones
- Ability to travel
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, iManage, and other firm applications
- Ability to work in office setting and use standard office equipment
- Manual dexterity required
- Frequent computer, video conferencing, and tele,000 (determined during interview process)

Benefits:
- Comprehensive suite of benefits
- Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage
- Back-up Child/Elder Care and caregiving concierge
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Wellness Program
- Pre-tax Commuting Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan and Profit Sharing
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Short- and Long-term Disability Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Health Advocacy Services
- Paid Time Off
- Identity Protection/Restoration and Fraud Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Student loan refinancing options
- Paid Holidays
- Addiction Resources
- Family Building Benefits
- Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional Development and CLE Credit Opportunities
- 529 Deductions
- Relocation
- Accident Insurance
- Employee Referral Program
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Hybrid/Remote Work Opportunities
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Perks including: Technology, Entertainment, and Travel Discount Programs
- Bereavement Leave
- All other benefits required by law

Equal Employment Opportunity:
- The Firm is an equal opportunity employer
- Employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and competence
- Employment practices not influenced by race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, gender, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, familial status, domestic violence victim status, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
- Prohibited harassment not tolerated
- Complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations
- Contact for accommodations

About the Firm:
- Fully integrated global law firm
- Lawyers located across five continents in more than 40 offices
- Constantly striving for innovation, imagination, and entrepreneurial spirit
- Guiding clients through complex issues in a variety of industry sectors and regions
- Committed to creating a legacy for employees, clients, and communities
- Inclusive and socially conscious environment that embraces diversity and holistic career evolution for professionals

Notice:
- Participates in E-Verify for verifying employment eligibility