Are you keen to find an exciting new role where you will be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking, agile team? If so, come and join us on the journey.

Why Michelmores?Michelmores is the destination law firm for the ambitious, the imaginative and the distinctive. We help enterprises and individuals navigate change to find a positive future.

We are a flexible, friendly, and inclusive organisation with as clear a focus on fresh thinking as we have on growth and success. We value and nurture our peoples potential and inspiration and give them a creative, open, and collaborative environment in which to develop a career and succeed.

As our clients needs change and evolve, so do we. Our business services teams are continuously looking for ways to innovate and attract and retain the best clients and the brightest people. Central to our culture is our nurturing, friendly and flexible environment which genuinely allows our people to grow and flourish, both professionally and personally. We really care about what we stand for and want to move forward together.

What sort of work?We have an exciting opportunity to join our growing IT team as a Software Analyst in our Exeter office.

In this role you will be responsible for developing, enhancing and maintaining software solutions for our various legal systems as well as case, knowledge and document management systems.

This will include:

• Developing software solutions using SQL, .NET, Blazor, C#, Powershell, HTML/Javascript/CSS, Python and/or Power Platform tools.
• Enhancing, maintaining and supporting existing software systems and applications.
• Leading and collaborating on business software development initiatives, liaising with the business and colleagues on the full project lifecycle ultimately delivering high-quality, functional and optimised products to the business.
• Performing trials, testing and quality checks to ensure the adherence to high quality standards, functionality and optimisation.

Why this team?The IT team is the Firms centre of innovation. As well as supporting the hardware and software already in place, they lead the way on developing processes and efficiencies through new software and technology. Made up of a group of innovative, tech savvy and forward-thinking IT specialists and project managers, the team support the technology across all our offices.

How do we work?We take a flexible, agile approach to working patterns. As a team we agree together on the best working arrangements that will enable each of us to provide exceptional client service, to collaborate and connect with colleagues, and to achieve the right home/work balance. Most people in the team choose to work 2-3 days a week in the office, with the balance of time spent working from home. We pride ourselves on our high-performance culture whilst offering a good work/life balance.

As a Firm we are committed to supporting our people across all levels to achieve the balance they need. We are open to talking about flexible working and empower any candidate to put forward a flexible working pattern to meet their needs.

Who are we looking for?We are looking for somebody who will understand our values and will thrive in our culture. The role is based in our Exeter office and the ideal candidate will have:

• At least 2-3 years of programming experience.
• Proficiency in some of the following: SQL, .NET, Blazor, C#, Powershell, HTML/Javascript/CSS and/or Python.
• Experience of consuming and writing RESTful APIs.
• Experience working with Microsoft technologies such as Sharepoint, SSRS and Power Platform tools.
• Ability to understand business issues and produce solutions.
• Exposure to Large Language Modules and Artificial Intelligence would be advantageous.
• Exposure to/working with one or more key legal systems such as Aderant Expert, Intapp platforms, Linetime case management and iManage document management would also be advantageous.

Other skills required include:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and effective communicator.
• Problem solving skills.
• A good team player.
• Capable of working under pressure and to deadlines.

This is a great opportunity to join a Firm which believes potential, inspiration, and teamwork should be valued and nurtured.

We work hard to create and sustain an open and collaborative environment. We embrace change and constantly evolve to meet our peoples diverse needs, in the same way that we help our clients to navigate and stay ahead of developments, to move forward together.

Next StepsTo apply please click below or if you would like to talk to someone about the role, please call Rebecca Pike in our Recruitment Team on .

Michelmores LLP is an Equal Opportunities Employer

We do not discriminate on grounds of race, gender, marital status, age, religion, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, disability or sexual orientation in the selection, recruitment, and treatment of our staff.

View ourInclusion and Belonging pagesfor more information.

*No agencies please any agency assistance will be via invitation only. Please note any speculative candidates submitted via agencies without invitation will not be considered as represented by that agent.