Litigation Support

- With more than 800 lawyers in 13 offices, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is one of the world's largest law firms. A frequent recipient of industry recognition for its strength in litigation and high-stakes appellate work, its leadership in groundbreaking transactions and its depth in public policy, Akin Gump provides a comprehensive suite of services for global companies and local individuals.

Under the general supervision and direction of the Director of Training and Document Support Services, and following prescribed department, office and firm procedures, the Senior Technology Professional Development Specialist (Trainer) is responsible for providing training and support to end users and internal IS staff to improve their technical knowledge and skills related to supporting the firm's strategic business goals.  Essential duties and responsibilities include training personnel on the basic and advanced functions of the core and specialized legal applications used by the firm using such methods as online group and one-on-one training, in person group instruction, and demonstrations when necessary; identifying educational requirements by working with the Professional Development team, local IS, analyzing help desk reports, and classroom feedback; maintaining scheduling and attendance with the Firm Training Scheduler; customizing training programs as necessary for international office personnel; developing and maintaining training materials related to the training of applications and systems used by the firm including eLearning solutions; assisting in the testing and documentation of applications and settings for new systems and software.

The successful candidate must have demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access), Internet Explorer, document management systems, portal applications and operating systems used by the firm; excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate with attorneys and staff in a non-technical manner; and the ability to use distance learning technologies to effectively deliver training.

Availability for travel and a minimum of 5 years of relevant training experience, preferably in a law firm or other professional services environment, are required.  MOS certification preferred.

http://www.akingump.com/careers/staff/opportunities/detail.aspx?job=181

To apply for a position, please send resume and cover letter to:
Staff Recruiter:  washstaffrecruiting@akingump.com

Akin Gump is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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We are looking for a highly skilled, motivated person to join our QA team.  Position interacts closely with developers so must be knowledgeable in a variety of technical areas.  An independent, self-starter is required.

Primary duties will be to evaluate and test new and modified software to verify programs function according to design requirements and conform to established guidelines.  In addition, you will design and execute manual test cases, write test plans, and maintain test results utilizing bug tracking software.

Job Functions

• Perform black box testing, performance testing, and quality assurance for the company's Accounting, Time & Billing, and Practice Management Related Software applications for Law Firms/Legal Industry   
• Develop and maintain detailed test plans for existing and new product modules
• Ensure functionality and look & feel standards across software modules
• Work very closely with other QA staff
• Help implementation and support staff, as needed, in resolving client issues for various product modules
• Provide training and assistance to the company's clients, as necessary

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Professional Experience, preferably in Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field, desired
• 2+ Years Manual Experience in QA testing of Windows & Web based client/server applications  +++ We do not utilize automation software +++
• Functional knowledge of Windows Operating Systems and MS Office
• Working knowledge of SQL - database structure and query language
• Experience working with transaction processing systems
• Ability to work on multiple, diverse projects simultaneously; multi-tasking is a must
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented
• Team-Player
• Ability to learn new technology as newer products are developed

Other

• DALLAS AREA LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY
• PLEASE MENTION SALARY REQUIREMENTS WHEN APPLYING
• NO VISA SPONSORSHIP OR RELOCATION
• NO PHONE CALLS, FAXES, RECRUITERS OR THIRD PARTIES

Interested candidates may send their resume with salary requirements to jobs@rainmakerlegal.com.

About the Company
RainMaker Software, Inc. is an established leading Legal Enterprise Software vendor who provides progressive, proven and practical software solutions to mid-large sized law firms, corporate legal departments and government agencies. RainMaker has offices in Blue Bell, PA and Richardson, TX. Software applications include time & billing, accounts payable, general ledger, practice management, case/matter management, collections management, Business Intelligence, CRM and process optimization. RainMaker is a wholly owned subsidiary of ASA International, Ltd., a private holding company. For more information about RainMaker, visit us at http://www.rainmakerlegal.com

We recognize people as our most valuable asset. Our competitive salary and benefits package includes 401k, profit sharing, dental insurance, medical insurance, disability benefits, prescription drug coverage, life insurance, casual dress, paid company holidays, and paid vacations.

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