IT Systems Administrator - Law Firm

Pay: $115,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Own the entire technology stack at a growing civil litigation firm — this is a senior-level role with real authority over infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud systems, and legal tech platforms
• Lead the firm's technology evolution including AI solution evaluation and implementation — a rare opportunity to shape how a litigation firm operates at its core
• Travel with trial teams and provide live courtroom and war room technology support — high-stakes, high-visibility work that goes well beyond traditional sysadmin responsibilities
• Join a firm that is actively investing in its technology infrastructure and looking for the right person to lead that growth
• Earn a competitive salary plus a full benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), life insurance, PTO, and complimentary parking
• Work in a collaborative, professional environment where your expertise drives firm-wide decisions and your contributions are seen at every level

Location: This is a fully on-site role in the Memorial area of Houston, TX, with periodic travel to support litigation teams at trial. Free parking is provided. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires an in-person presence and the ability to respond quickly when it matters most.

Note: Candidates must have a minimum of 5+ years of IT experience specifically at a law firm, with strong Microsoft 365, Azure/Entra ID, Active Directory, and network administration skills. Law firm IT experience is not preferred — it is required. Candidates without direct law firm backgrounds will not be considered.

About Us

We are a dynamic and rapidly growing civil litigation and corporate law firm headquartered in Houston, TX. We handle complex, high-stakes matters in state and federal courts across Texas and beyond, and our technology infrastructure is mission-critical to everything we do. We are a collaborative, fast-moving team that takes our work seriously — and we're looking for an IT Systems Administrator who does too. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Serve as the firm's senior IT resource, providing Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III support for all attorneys and staff across the organization
• Administer and optimize the full Microsoft 365 environment including Azure/Entra ID, Active Directory, Group Policy, Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive
• Manage the firm's network infrastructure including firewalls, switches, wireless networks, VPN services, internet connectivity, and virtual server environments
• Lead cybersecurity initiatives including coordination with outside vendors, vulnerability remediation, MFA administration, security awareness training, and incident response
• Administer backup systems and own disaster recovery planning and business continuity procedures firm-wide
• Support and administer legal technology platforms including Centerbase, NetDocuments, Everlaw, iSolved, and other practice management and document management systems
• Evaluate and implement new legal technologies and AI solutions that improve firm efficiency and client service
• Provide audiovisual and conference room technology support for meetings, depositions, and presentations
• Travel with litigation teams as needed to provide trial technology support including courtroom setup, war room configuration, and on-site troubleshooting
• Manage software deployments, licensing renewals, vendor relationships, and technology project execution
• Maintain thorough documentation, technology inventories, and firm-wide technology standards

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressively responsible IT experience at a law firm — required; non-law firm IT backgrounds will not be considered
• Deep proficiency with Microsoft 365, Azure/Entra ID, Active Directory, and Group Policy administration
• Solid network administration experience including firewalls, VPNs, switches, and wireless infrastructure
• Experience with cybersecurity frameworks, vulnerability management, and incident response
• Experience supporting cloud-based SaaS platforms and virtual server environments
• Hands-on experience with NetDocuments, iManage, or comparable legal document management systems
• Familiarity with legal practice management platforms such as Centerbase, Everlaw, or similar
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and end-user support skills
• Self-motivated, organized, dependable, and professional — able to manage competing priorities independently
• Willingness and ability to travel with trial teams as needed

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is the kind of IT leadership role that is hard to find — one where you're not just maintaining systems but actively shaping how a growing firm leverages technology to win. You'll have the authority to make real decisions, the budget to implement them, and a team that trusts your expertise. The work is substantive, the environment is collaborative, and the firm's growth trajectory means this role will continue to expand. If you're a seasoned legal IT professional who wants to be the person in the room who actually drives the technology strategy, this is that seat.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-haves: 5 or more years of IT systems administration experience specifically within a law firm environment. Microsoft 365 and Azure/Entra ID administration experience; network and firewall management experience.

• Nice to haves:

• Preferred Years as Associate: 5-10

• Additional context: Relocation- [yesno]. Packages - [yesno]

• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

Submission Email: Name / Denise - [email protected]; [email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference

Confidential civil litigation firm in Houston's Memorial area seeking a senior IT Systems Administrator with 5+ years of law firm IT experience to own the full technology stack including Microsoft 365, Azure, network infrastructure, cybersecurity, and legal tech platforms. Role includes trial team travel and courtroom tech support. Fully on-site.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - IT Systems Administrator - Daniels & Tredennick PLLC - JPC 1188 - Source

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• Location: Houston, TX

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