Legal Data Engineer

Written By Tom Baldwin

Entegrata is a post-revenue startup aimed at solving the legal industry’s data challenges by bringing turnkey, Azure-based, data lakehouses to the market.  

We are seeking a highly skilled data engineer to join our team. Our ideal candidate well acquainted with the legal data ecosystem, is a SQL expert and ready to learn the Azure data platform.   

This is a fantastic opportunity for a multi-faceted self-starter who wants to help reimagine the way that law firms engage with data. As a Data Engineer with Entegrata, you will hit the ground running to build new data pipelines and analytical solutions for our product.  

Responsibilities: 

  • Create, maintain, and evolve large and complex SQL scripts, transforming data to deliver robust and well-defined metrics. 

  • Translate business requirements into technical solutions leveraging strong business acumen. 

  • Expose data to end users through platforms such as Power BI, Azure API Apps, or other modern visualization platforms. 

  • Design and build modern data pipelines and data streams. 

  • Analyze current business practices, processes, and procedures to identify future opportunities for leveraging data in the legal sector. 

  • Develop and maintain data warehouse schematics, layouts, architectures, and both relational and non-relational databases for data access and advanced analytics. 

Required Qualifications:  

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a law firm or a legal systems integration company. 

  • Knowledge of core legal business applications such as Elite 3E, Aderant Expert, iManage, NetDocuments, Intapp, Iridium, BigSquare, Foundation, Interaction, Vuture, HRIS systems, viDesktop, Compulaw, Manzama feeds, etc. 

  • Expert level proficiency in SQL and schema design/development. 

  • Strong experience in data transformation using ETL/ELT tools. 

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team environment. 

Preferred Qualifications:  

  • Knowledge and experience with business intelligence tools such as Power BI. 

  • Familiarity with Azure data services including Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake Storage, SQL Server DB; experience with Azure HDInsight, Azure Databricks, and Azure Stream Analytics is a plus. 

  • Industry experience in master data, metadata, data architecture, data governance, data quality, and data modeling. 

  • Proficiency with Python or PySpark. 

  • Proficiency in data profiling, cataloging, and mapping for technical design and construction of data flows. 

  • Experience with data catalog tools, data ingestion, data cleaning/matching, data streaming, pipeline development, and orchestration tools. 

  • Advanced understanding of data architecture, data quality management, and dimensional data modeling. 

Benefits:  

  • Competitive start-up salary and potential equity package.  

  • Flexible work hours and remote work options.  

  • 401k, medical, dental, and vision insurance.  

  • Paid time off and holidays.  

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.  

If you are a talented legal data engineer and are looking for an exciting new opportunity to apply your legal domain expertise and learn the Azure data stack, please apply today. 

Tom Baldwin

With 30 years in the legal industry, I've been a trusted advisor in legal data, tech, and knowledge management. Working in, and consulting for, top firms globally, I've shaped data strategy and driven transformative change in the legal industry. As the founder of Entegrata, I specialize in turning data problems into solutions for law firms.

Before founding Entegrata, I consulted with over half of the Am Law 100 as a Partner at Fireman & Company and served as CIO/CKO for renowned Am Law 100 firms Cadwalader, Reed Smith, and Sheppard Mullin. My achievements include being recognized as a Fellow of the College of Law Practice Management and earning a spot on the National Law Journal's list of Business of Law Trailblazers & Pioneers.

My expertise lies in building and leading teams that enhance firm efficiency, profitability, and user experiences. I've achieved success by strategically aligning data, finances, technology, and legal processes. Throughout my career, I've collaborated with diverse teams across international jurisdictions, gaining valuable insights into the inner workings of law firms.

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