Job Description
Our Story: Litera, headquartered in Chicago, IL, is a fast-growing and diverse software company and one of the leading legal technology suppliers in the world. Serving more than 90% of the world's largest law firms, our software is used by hundreds of thousands of lawyers every day. As a company recognized as one of the best places to work, we believe professional development, rewards programs, open communication, and transparent leadership all contribute to a unique and open work environment. Our employees are driven, energetic, passionate, and have the ability to make a direct impact on the future of the company.
The Opportunity: Part of a flagship Litera Product Team, You will participate in the full SDLC from preliminary system analysis to testing and deployment. This role includes building high-quality and fully performing software that meets quality and software development standards alongside a great team.
Role Responsibilities:
Active contributor to the codebase
Refactor existing software
Work on bug fixing and improving application performance
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design and ship new features
Unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability and general reliability
Ability to work independently without instructions on most tasks
Strong team player who is open to give and receive feedback
A passion for technology and thrives in a dynamic environment with a focus on creative innovation over absolute completion
Work in an Agile software development environment (e.g. Scrum, Kanban), participating in commitment, retrospective and planning meetings
Attendance during regular work hours and overtime as required
Participate in requirements reviews
Apply generally accepted development and quality assurance standards and techniques to assure efficient program logic and data manipulation
Able to contribute to design and decision making in all areas
Role Progression:
Within 1 month, you will:
Complete the Litera onboarding process
Familiarize yourself with the team's processes and best practices to ensure streamlined ways of working
Become a working member of a product team
Within 3 months, you will:
Become proficient with the existing product, codebase, and technologies
Understand strengths and weaknesses of the current product architecture and be able to participate in a discussion on possible next steps
Within 6 months, you will:
Gain expert knowledge of some areas of the codebase and underlying technologies
Share your knowledge as needed and contribute to the overall development of the team and product
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or similar discipline
4+ years of experience using a modern object-oriented language (C# strongly preferred)
2+ years experience with SQL, EF, LINQ
Experience in crafting robust scalable APIs
Experience in SaaS software development
Some experience with Cloud technologies (Azure preferred)
Some experience with Lucene, OpenSearch, Elasticsearch, or similar search services
Good communication and presentation skills
Why Join Litera?
The company culture: We emphasize helping each other grow, doing the right thing always, and being part of a journey to amplify impact, creating an exciting and fulfilling work environment
Commitment to Employees: Our people commitment is based on what employees love most about being part of the team, focusing on tools that matter to the difference-makers in the legal world and amplifying their impact
Global, Dynamic, and Diverse Team: Our is a global company with ambitious goals and unlimited opportunities, offering a dynamic and diverse work environment where employees can grow, listen, empathize, and problem-solve together
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Experience peace of mind with our health insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off, and a supportive work-life balance. We invest in your well-being and future, ensuring a rewarding career journey.
Career Growth and Development: We provide career paths and opportunities for professional development, allowing employees to progress through various technical and leadership roles
Litera is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.