DESCRIPTION

To support the firm’s ambitious growth plans, we are looking for a skilled Senior Systems Developer to join our Systems Development team to lead the development and optimisation of our legal case management systems, workflows and integrations, primarily within OneAdvanced’s Partner for Windows (P4W) environment.
As a Senior Case Management Systems Developer, you will be a lead technical resource for the development, configuration and ongoing enhancement of the firm’s case and practice management systems. You will work closely with stakeholders across legal teams, IT and Compliance to improve processes, implement automation, and support the evolution of our technology strategy.
This role is ideal for someone with deep technical expertise in P4W and a solid understanding of legal workflows and practice management needs.
This is a full-time permanent position which can be based at our Derby or Birmingham offices.

• Develop and enhance the workflows, screens and automation within Partner for Windows and – to a lesser extent – within DPS and Liberate (Classic & SE).
• Develop IT processes and workflows using Development toolkits.
• Develop integration and data transfers (including using SQL and SSIS) between client and internal systems.
• Identify development opportunities to improve IT processes and automation, developing reliable and innovative solutions.
• Gather, interpret, and translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications as appropriate.
• Create and maintain application documentation including process diagrams, technical specifications and knowledge bases as required.
• Work through the entire product lifecycle; from initial requirements gathering, workshops, design, and construction.
• Collaborate with fee earners, managers, department heads and support services to identify opportunities for system improvement and automation.
• Provide regular and effective progress updates to ensure the management of delivery risks and alignment with IT standard governance.
• Mentor junior developers and assist with the provision of technical leadership within the Systems Development Team.
• Assist and with user training and support.
• Troubleshoot problems.
• Create and maintain reporting solutions using MS SQL reporting services and other reporting tools.
• Support the wider IT operations by collaborating with the wider expertise across the IT function to optimise delivery.