Applications Developer

Applications Developer

At Benesch we pride ourselves on exceeding expectations and building trust not only with our clients but with our employees - Benesch's #1 asset. Committed to providing not only the highest level of legal service to our clients, Benesch also aspires to create a positive work environment for our employees. Our Firm continues to earn placement on Chicago and Cleveland's Top Workplaces list, along with Cleveland's NorthCoast 99 Top Workplaces rankings. We also continue to advance on the AmLaw 150 list, placing us among the top 150 law firms in the country.

Benesch is proud to be recognized for being a Firm that attracts and retains top talent - making Benesch a great place to work. We offer a hybrid schedule, career development and growth, transparent and visible leadership teams, and a place where diversity, equity and inclusion is celebrated. In addition, the Firm offers a full array of benefits.

We are one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, and have offices in Chicago, Columbus, San Francisco, New York City, and Wilmington. We continue to expand our geographic footprint and value the talent that comprises each of our locations. If you are someone who champions a First in Service approach and are ready to be part of an exciting and growing Firm, we would invite you to apply to join our team.

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Position Summary

Do you have experience as a SharePoint or PowerApp developer, online? Do you have experience working in a law firm or professional services organization? Do you have MS Power Platform certification and looking for an opportunity to put it to use? Then the role of Applications Developer may be the one you've been looking for! This role is perfect for the Applications Developer who is looking to spread their wings, use their talent and be on the cutting edge of a newly formed applications department.

The Application Developer is responsible for building and managing the firm's custom application environments, including Microsoft PowerApps, Sharepoint, and other relevant platforms as required to support the organization's needs. Working with peers in IT and internal business customers, the role designs and implements solutions that fill firm needs for collaboration, workflow automation, and generally information management while maintaining a secure and segregated development architecture. This role also requires a collaborative, detail-oriented mindset with a strong understanding of user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) principles.

Position Responsibilities

• Builds solutions within M365 and Azure environments that include workflow, process automation, forms, role based rights management, and dashboard / reporting needs.
• Designs and develops applications within the M365 and Azure ecosystems of SharePoint Online, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI.
• Maintains existing custom applications and solutions through periodic lifecycle and release management of updated versions of applications.
• Manages backlog of requests for changes to existing solutions and use backlog to create regular version releases of new features and fixes.
• Acts as technical lead for any Power App or SharePoint Drives process improvement initiatives to eliminate system complexities, improve user experience, and increase operational efficiency.
• Maintains strong partnerships with key business and technical stakeholders, including attorneys, administrative staff, and professional teams, to understand business needs, strategies, and priorities.
• Ensures end-user satisfaction by translating business needs into IT deliverables and maintaining open lines of communication throughout projects.
• Supports the Firm's change management initiatives, ensuring smooth adoption of new systems, tools, or processes.
• Assists in creating user training materials and conducting training sessions for end-users and technical teams.
• Develops a comprehensive understanding of the Firm's key applications, including legal practice management systems, document management systems, timekeeping tools, and collaboration platforms.
• Maintains standard operating procedures, user manuals, and documentation for application systems and workflows.

Key Competencies

Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Exceptional written and oral communication skills, capable of effectively interacting with all levels of business stakeholders.

Proven ability to translate business requirements into bespoke innovative application solutions.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Knowledge of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and project management principles.

Proactive, customer-oriented mindset with a focus on driving solutions and achieving results.

Strong interpersonal skills to foster collaboration and build consensus among diverse teams.

Experience in change management, particularly in implementing new systems or processes.

Qualifications

The Application Developer should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or 5+ years of equivalent work experience in similar business / industry roles. A minimum of 5 years of experience as a SharePoint or PowerApp developer. Experience using Azure Dev Ops, PowerApps and Power Automate is required. Experience using GitHub, Nintex, Fliplet, and HighQ is ideal but not required. Familiarity with full-service law firm technologies and processes is a plus. Microsoft Power Platform certification will be considered.

The salary range for this position is $125K to $151K. Please note that quoted salary ranges are based on Benesch's good faith belief at the time of the job posting and are not a guarantee of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that Benesch provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full-time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benesch is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (where applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations), medical condition, protected veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require special assistance or an accommodation during the process due to a disability should contact the Benesch Human Resources Department by phone at 216-363-4578 or email at cwatson@beneschlaw.com.

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