Job Application for Product Owner at Witherite Law Group

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Witherite Law Group (WLG) is a personal injury law firm specializing in motor vehicle accidents. Our vision is to improve the life of each person we serve. Whether it is for our employees, our clients, or our community, WLG puts people first, provides unmatched expertise, and displays integrity in every situation.

Our attorneys and staff are committed to helping injured clients get the care and service they deserve. We take care of the complex legal work so that our clients can focus on recovery and getting their lives back. We are determined to help our clients get the settlement they deserve, and we will be by our client’s side every step of the way.

This firm is a Top 100 Places to Work recipient and a National Top Workplace honoree. We are proud of these achievements and honored to be among this prestigious list of companies. Our culture is special. But you can’t just take our word for it...apply today and join the WLG family.

Position Summary: The Product Owner will be responsible for the strategic vision, development, and continuous improvement of our Case Management System. This role requires a deep understanding of legal processes, strong technical acumen, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. The Product Owner will ensure that the system meets the needs of our legal professionals and supports the firm's goals for efficiency and client service.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Vision and Strategy: Define and communicate the product vision and strategy for the Case Management System, aligning it with the firm's objectives and user needs.
Technology Integration & Innovation: Identify and evaluate new technologies or integrations (e.g., APIs, automation tools, AI-driven analytics) to enhance system functionality and efficiency.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with legal professionals, IT teams, and other stakeholders to gather requirements, prioritize features, and ensure the system addresses the needs of all users.
Change Management: Lead initiatives to facilitate user adoption, effectively communicate system changes, and proactively manage stakeholder expectations.
Backlog Management: Create, maintain, and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring that development efforts are focused on delivering maximum value.
User Stories and Acceptance Criteria: Write clear and actionable user stories and acceptance criteria to guide the development team.
Product Development: Oversee the development process, including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives, to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of features.
Quality Assurance: Collaborate with QA teams to ensure the system is thoroughly tested and meets the highest standards of quality and reliability.
Performance Monitoring: Monitor system performance and user feedback, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
Training and Support: Provide training and support to users, ensuring they can effectively utilize the Case Management System.
Market and Industry Research: Stay informed about industry trends, competitor products, and emerging technologies to continuously enhance the system.
Metrics and Reporting: Define and track product success metrics (KPIs). Regularly report progress, risks, and outcomes to leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in product management, preferably within the legal or technology sectors.
Skills:

Strong understanding of legal processes and case management systems.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Proficiency in Agile methodologies and tools.
Ability to translate complex requirements into actionable user stories.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Experience with software development and quality assurance processes.
Familiarity with UX/UI principles to drive user adoption and engagement.
Experience in driving change management initiatives, including communication planning, stakeholder engagement, and adoption strategies.

Physical Requirements:

Office environment with normal business hours necessary to satisfactorily perform job functions.
Stationary Position – Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time.
Move or Traverse – This position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, meeting rooms, office machinery, etc. May occasionally ascends/descends the stairs to get to other floors, cafeteria and parking area.
Dexterity – constantly operates a computer and other office machinery such as a copy machine/printer.
Move, Transport, Position, Put, Install, Remove - Occasionally moves supplies weighing up to 10 pounds for various presentation and event needs.
Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information - The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess - The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Benefits and Perks:

Medical, dental, vision
Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Company Paid STD (with no waiting period) and LTD Insurance
Option to purchase additional Life and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
401(k) with company contributions
Paid Time Off
10 Company Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement

Please note that this job description is intended to outline the primary duties of the role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The job description is subject to change with or without prior notice, and that a reasonable accommodation may be requested to perform the essential functions of the job.

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