Hecker Fink LLP is seeking a Technology Solutions Engineer to design, build, and support data, automation, and AI-driven solutions across the firm. This role combines business intelligence development, Power Platform automation, and hands-on work with emerging Microsoft Azure AI technologies. Qualified applicants will have strong experience with Power BI, Power Automate or other low-code/no-code automation platforms. Ideal candidates are energized by improving business and legal services processes through modern data and automation tools.
Hecker Fink LLP brings together a high-stakes, cutting-edge litigation practice serving clients across a wide range of practice areas, including commercial litigation, white-collar criminal defense and internal investigations, employment and discrimination, and complex regulatory and securities matters. Since its founding, the firm has also built a pioneering public interest practice geared to the great and urgent challenges of our time. Hecker Fink lawyers and business operations professionals stand at the cutting edge of litigation and advocacy for gender and racial equity, reproductive justice, LGBTQ+ rights, religious freedom, democracy protection, and immigrants’ rights.
Since our founding, we have achieved tremendous success and growth and seek motivated and talented professionals to join our team.
Responsibilities:
• Work closely with the Chief Information Officer and department leaders to design, build, and maintain Power BI data models, dataflows and dashboards.
• Develop and maintain a data warehouse environment using Microsoft Fabric and Power BI.
• Create ETL pipeline using Power Query and related tools.
• Build and manage Power Automate workflows to support business process automation.
• Develop document automation solutions to reduce manual administration work.
• Prototype and deploy solutions using Microsoft Azure AI Services, AI Apps, and AI Agents.
• Assist in researching, testing, and evaluating new technologies for business operations and legal services needed.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to document requirements and develop scalable solutions.
• Define and implement best practices for data governance, automation standards, and AI tool usage.
• Provide guidance and knowledge transfer to IT team members.
Qualifications: The successful candidate will have a combination of employment, educational, and life experience that demonstrates the qualities and skills below:
• Education and Experience: Minimum five (5) years’ experience in business intelligence, automation, or data engineering. Experience in legal, professional services, or compliance-driven industries is a plus.
• Knowledge and Skills: Experience designing complete Power BI reporting solutions, including integrating operational data, constructing governed data models, and building intuitive dashboards that support decision-making personnel across the Firm. Knowledge in building and managing Power Automate workflows. Ability to configure and tailor application-embedded reporting tools to produce intuitive reports for end users. Familiarity with Microsoft Azure AI Services, AI solution design, and ETL Processes and data warehousing concepts.
• Confidentiality: You demonstrate discretion when handling sensitive material and are familiar with concepts of information classification, DLP, etc. You must be able to adhere to Firm policies regarding the protection of confidential data and demonstrate sensitivity to (and good judgment in connection with) confidential attorney, personnel, and Firm matters.
• Flexibility: You have the ability to multi-task and adapt to changes quickly. You are versatile and able to respond positively to shifting demands and opportunities. You are comfortable in an environment where your responsibilities may vary from day to day. You demonstrate a “no job too big, no job too small” attitude, and take a collaborative, team-focused approach to rejuggling priorities and contributing to Firm tasks.
• Ownership, Initiative, Clear Communication and Teamwork: You have the ability to work with cross-functional teams and communicate with non-technical stakeholders. You are able to independently evaluate and recommend emerging technologies. You are self-motivated, reliable, and punctual. You take ownership of your projects and follow through on their completion. You proactively anticipate, communicate, and work to independently resolve obstacles you encounter in your work.
• Organization and Project Management: You are comfortable balancing tasks of varying levels of urgency and complexity and work well under pressure with tight deadlines. You are able to prioritize tasks by urgency. You have strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. You have strong documentation and process-mapping skills.
• Mission Orientation: You are enthusiastic and passionate about our commitment to civil rights and public interest law. You thrive when your work is connected to purpose.
In addition, the successful candidate will be based in New York, Los Angeles or Washington, DC and will be available to work 9:00a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Compensation: The expected base salary for this role ranges from $150,000 - $180,000 and is dependent on experience.
To apply for the Technology Solutions Engineer role, please submit a resume, cover letter, and two references. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Additional Information: You must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by your hire date to be eligible for starting in the role.
Hecker Fink LLP is committed to fostering a workplace in which individuals from all backgrounds are welcomed, treated with respect, and given every opportunity to contribute, develop, lead, and reach their highest potential. As an equal opportunity employer, it is the Firm’s policy to ensure all employment decisions are made without discrimination based on race, color, religion or religious belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, disability, age, military or veteran status, marital status or civil partnership status, pregnancy or related medical conditions, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local civil rights law, ordinance or regulation. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, leaves of absence, compensation and all other terms and conditions of employment. Hecker Fink provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with a disability in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Please note that applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
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