The quarterly publication of the International Legal Technology Association
Issue link: https://epubs.iltanet.org/i/96072
Starting and Sustaining a Career As a Legal IT Professional at the storage and discovery levels, firms of all sizes and scopes will require leadership and technical expertise to create and manage their technology infrastructure. This means increased opportunities, particularly at the management level, in secondand third-tier geographic markets. If you love building teams and growing a department from the ground up, you may want to consider relocating to an emerging geographic market for the next evolution of your career. Cities that have experienced a significant increase in legal technology demand in 2012 include Miami, Kansas City, Charlotte, San Diego, Phoenix and Cincinnati. knowledge and experience garners great respect and admiration from your peers. This community wants to learn from each other; it is what makes legal technology an enviable and sought-after profession. Get involved. Share. If you're interested in beginning or sustaining a career as a legal IT support professional, be sure to use these keys to unlock every door along the way to your success! Jared Coseglia is the founder and President of TRU Staffing Partners and has been a go-to Share Knowledge Career mobility often depends on career visibility. If people in the community don't know about you, how can you be a hot commodity? Look for opportunities to speak at conferences. Seek out the chance to co-author an article. Legal IT support jobs are demanding, and making your expertise visible to others — both internally and externally — enhances your credibility and overall value to your current and future employers. Again, this is a relationship-driven business, and the sharing and transfer of X DON'T Apply for multiple positions at the same law firm at the same time. This indicates that you are uncertain about your fit or skill set and are looking for "any job." don't Opt for a phone interview. If given the opportunity, always meet in person. This is your chance to establish a meaningful connection with someone. People hire people, not voices. individual in the legal technology staffing and recruiting field for the past 10 years. He has successfully placed over 1,100 people in fulltime and temporary positions in a variety of organizations. Jared is a published and active voice in the litigation support community, and his thought-provoking podcasts can be heard monthly through ILTA's website. He can be contacted at jared@trustaffingpartners.com. Top Seven Takeaways Here are the things to remember in order to begin and sustain a successful career as a legal IT support professional: 1. 2. 3. 4. Don't Exaggerate your skill set. This will get you into trouble either late in the interview process or early on the job. Don't Lead with who you know. It's great if you have friends who work inside the firm you are applying to, but you want to be considered on your merits and qualifications first. Your references can validate your skills and fit after a first interview. 5. Technology evolves rapidly, and so must you. Specialization increases value. Always reinvest in yourself. Relationships are what make pathways to success available. Credibility, accuracy and diplomacy are key qualities for team players. 6. Relocation is an option. 7. Career visibility can increase career mobility. Peer to Peer 17