Chief Information Officer

Chief Information Officer – Kelley Kronenberg

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The Fort Lauderdale Headquarters of Kelley Kronenberg is seeking a Chief Information Officer to join the firm! This role will act as a key advisor to executive leadership and shareholders on technology strategy, innovation, cybersecurity, data governance, and digital transformation initiatives that directly impact profitability, scalability, and competitive positioning of the firm. The CIO will oversee the front side of the IT department, all strategic and operational activities that affect the end user and client experience.

The CIO will also establish relationships for the advancement of operational procedures and the delivery of applications that function as tools for success for the Shareholders, management, business unit leaders, and business units. If you have the needed experience and are interested in joining a growing national law firm, this could be the job for you!

• Translate firm strategy into a multi-year technology and data roadmap aligned with revenue growth, margin improvement, and client experience.
• Partner with executive leadership to identify, prioritize, and deliver technology-enabled operational efficiencies and cost optimization initiatives.
• Establish and govern enterprise architecture standards, ensuring scalability, security, and interoperability across platforms.
• Drive data strategy, analytics, and reporting capabilities to improve decision-making, financial visibility, and operational performance.
• Own vendor strategy, contract negotiations, and technology spend optimization to maximize ROI and reduce redundancy.
• Strategically build on relationships and collaborate with Shareholders, Business Unit Leaders, Partners, Attorneys, and Staff.
• Implement new technology that offers competitive advantage and fits into the long-term strategy and vision of the firm.
• Understand operational procedures and facilitate needs by infusing technology as a tool for success.
• Develop and implement enterprise applications to satisfy needs in practice management, financial management, and reporting.
• Establish and oversee cybersecurity, data privacy, and information governance programs to protect firm and client data.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and client security requirements.
• Develop and maintain technology policies, standards, and disaster recovery / business continuity plans.
• Serve as executive sponsor for audits, risk assessments, and incident response.
• Provide leadership in day-to-day support issues to ensure end-user needs are met.

• Strong leadership and ethical standards.
• Proactive, resourceful, and data-driven.
• Collaborative and innovative.
• Excellent personnel management.
• Organized, process-minded, and self-motivated.

• Degree in technology-related field with a Masters preferred.
• 10 years minimum experience working in technology or technical operations for a legal firm.
• Expert in Microsoft Office and Citrix Virtual Server environments required.
• Knowledge of Aderant Expert Sierra, MyCase, Net Documents and UKG is a plus.
• Technology person with a strong business perspective.
• Experience in the migration to enterprise level applications in finance and HR over the last 24 months.
• Experience in all aspects of technology regarding opening new offices and moving operations from one office to another is a plus.
• Law firm technology experience (e.g. case management, timekeeper, billable hours, matter-driven key metrics and revenue operations).
• Project management experience.
• Technology protocol and policy writing experience.

• Competitive Salary!
• Company Paid PPO Health Insurance + Dental & Vision Options
• Generous Paid Time Off + Floating Holiday and Mental Health Day
• 401K Retirement with Employer Match
• Diverse, Equal & Inclusive Work Environment
• Ongoing Support & Professional Career Development
• Free 3:00 PM snacks, all day coffee & beverages, Friday breakfast, monthly birthday celebrations, holiday party and more!

All inquiries will be kept confidential.

Kelley Kronenberg is currently not accepting resumes or referrals from search firms for this position.

Kelley Kronenberg is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.