Freeman Mathis and Gary, LLP is a rapidly growing, national specialty litigation firm seeking a Director of Legal Information to join our Atlanta office. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in legal information management, a strong understanding of litigation workflows, and a passion for leveraging technology to improve knowledge sharing. As a key member of our Innovation team, you will implement best practices in content governance, taxonomy design, and user training, while driving continuous improvement in how legal data is captured, curated, and delivered across the firm.
This is a high-impact role for a proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-office environment and is committed to empowering legal teams through smarter information systems.
Success Factors
- Unpretentious, Approachable, Respectful, Team Oriented
- Accountable, Takes Ownership, Corrects Mistakes
- Organized, Timely, Confidential, Responsive (within 24 hours)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and implement firm-wide policies for managing legal information, including case law, statutes, regulations, and internal work product.
- Develop research protocols, best practices, and training programs to increase research efficiency and quality.
- Assist in firmwide initiatives related to information services and workflow automation.
- Maintain and enhance knowledge management systems and research platforms.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend tools that improve research capabilities and reduce costs.
- Collaborate with leadership to align legal information systems with firm goals and practice group needs.
- Oversee the creation, classification, and maintenance of legal research databases, document repositories, and practice group libraries.
- Curate and disseminate legal updates, litigation trends, and jurisdictional developments.
- Manage legal research platforms (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis), document management systems, and internal knowledge portals.
- Partner with IT to evaluate and implement new tools that enhance legal information access and usability.
- Train attorneys and staff on legal research tools, knowledge systems, and best practices.
- Serve as a resource for complex legal research and information retrieval.
- Ensure legal information practices comply with ethical obligations, confidentiality standards, and data security protocols.
- Monitor various legal technology usage and access controls to mitigate risk.
Education, Experience, and Skills
- 5+ years of experience in litigation or claims management, legal services, law library services, or legal operations.
- Proficient in legal research technology platforms such as Westlaw and web-based legal technology research systems.
- Strong understanding of legal operations, insurance litigation, and regulatory environments.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with a focus on collaboration and follow-through.
- Familiarity with litigation practices and jurisdictional nuances.
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and compliance.
What we offer you
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
- HSA and FSA plans available for employees and dependents
- Work-life balanceGenerous PTO policy
- 401K plan including a 3% Employer Safe Harbor contribution
- Firm paid life insurance and long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Year-end bonuses and referral fee programs
EEO Statement
Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP (FMG) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees by maintaining a workplace free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status as provided by law. FMG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. This position is subject to our drug‑free workplace policy, which includes the ability to pass a pre‑employment drug screen. Employees may be subject to reasonable‑suspicion drug testing in accordance with Firm policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.
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