Applications Specialist

Full Job Description Function: Information Technology Job Title: Application Specialist Summary: Information technology (IT) application specialists develop, manage, and troubleshoot computer programs. They identify and analyze IT problems and needs for their company, and they then develop individual programs that make up software and assemble those programs in a way that meets company needs. Before releasing the end product, they test it and make needed corrections. These professionals typically possess an advanced knowledge of coding and an expertise in the industry they work for (such as finance). Vision Statement: Babin Law is a changemaker. As the leading plaintiff’s trial law firm, we marry innovative legal strategy and proprietary technology to achieve the largest settlements and verdicts against corporate wrongdoers, in the most important and complex cases in the world. Essential Duties and Responsibilities[1] Planning and Design Work with a variety of litigation support technologies including Smart Advocate; Next Point; File Vine; Lexis Advance Document and execute electronic processing tasks based on instructions. Execution Support implementation and operations management best practices, while taking ownership of tasks and/or project work streams and guiding more junior professionals. Support implementation and operations management best practices, while taking ownership of tasks and/or project work streams and guiding more junior professionals. Monitoring and Control Assist in the maintenance of project tracking documents. Contribute to deliverables and review the work of others for quality and accuracy. Training and Development Processes associated with the development of programs to improve professional, technical, and personal skills, and abilities. Includes the development of programs to educate members of legal operations about policies and procedures relating to Ethics, Data Preservation, and Case Management Software. Classification This position is exempt and not subject to overtime rules. Supervisory Responsibilities This position reports to the COO. Competencies Effective Communicator The ability to communicate clearly and coherently, interpreting information and adapting communication to suit particular situations and audience needs. Strong Interpersonal Skills The ability to develop and maintain relationships with others, and to work with others toward a common goal by working cooperatively, developing positive relationships, and providing information and assistance willingly. Detail-Oriented The ability to develop and apply comprehensive planning and organizing strategies to ensure projects are appropriately prioritized and resources are used effectively and efficiently. Proactive The ability to see opportunities to make improvements and independently choose strategies to achieve them; envisions new and innovative possibilities and acts on them independently to achieve benefits. Technical Skills/Learning The ability to quickly learn and integrate new technical skills and knowledge; seeks out avenues to enhance technical skills. Education and/or Experience