Senior Data Migration Consultant (LegalTech)

Cotton & Company LLP
paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, tuition reimbursement, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Virginia, Alexandria
333 John Carlyle Street (Show on map)
Jan 14, 2026
Description Data Migration Consultant (LegalTech) -Remote What to expect when you join Sikich Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and varied group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through diverse perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth - for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities. The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Sikich, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our company because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you. Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating a rewarding employee experience, Sikich has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice. Do you want to work with other skilled and agile practitioners who thrive on challenge and growth? We believe everyone has untapped potential. That's why we lead with vision and act fast, pairing deep expertise with practical solutions. Our teams cut through complexity and deliver real impact. It's our hope that you find more than just a job. At Sikich, you'll find optimism, clear insights and genuine warmth, without egos. *Are you ready to grow with us?* About This Role: The Data Migration Specialist will lead and execute complex data migrations for law firms, corporate legal departments, and government legal groups, with a strong emphasis onCJIS-compliant projects. This role is pivotal in ensuring secure, reliable, and auditable migrations that uphold compliance standards while driving delivery excellence and supporting strategic growth in the LegalTech vertical. You will analyze legacy system data, gather client requirements, and make critical data architecture decisions that shape successful outcomes. Responsibilities: Lead data-focused workshops to capture business rules, explain mapping decisions, and secure client sign-off. Guide clients through data extraction, conversion processes, and data cleansing in legacy systems or staging environments Plan and deliver end-to-end data migration projects, including mapping, transformation, validation, and cutover. Establish and enforce testing procedures to ensure accuracy and alignment with client specifications. Ensure all CJIS migrations meet CJIS and other relevant compliance standards for public sector clients. Maintain audit-ready documentation andvalidationartifacts. Work closely with India-based data analysts and delivery leadership to scope, troubleshoot, and execute migrations. Serve as the US-based point of contact for sensitive client engagements, particularly government and corporate legal groups. Develop andmaintainmigration toolkits, validation scripts, and repeatable processes. Contribute to internal playbooks and provide training on compliance and best practices. Partner with solution architects and consultants during technical discovery for migration-heavy deals. Requirements: 5+ years indata migration, data architecture, or related roles, preferably in legal or regulated industries. Experience migratingdocuments/files, not just field data Hands-onexpertiseindata mapping, ETL, transformation, and validation. Proficiencyin creatingdata mapping documents, transformation rules, and migration logic. Strong knowledge ofdatabase systemsandT-SQL scripting. US Citizenship withabilityto obtainCJIS certification. Experience inclient-facing rolesand translating business rules into technical specifications. Strongproject management and communication skills; adept at coordinating across remote and cross-functional teams. Willingness to support migrations during weekends as needed. Preferred Skills: API-based data development experience. Experience migrating data across multiple platforms and architectures. Familiarity withlegal-specific data structures(matters, parties, intakes, documents, tasks, communications). ProficiencywithXML and JSON. Exposure to platforms such asFilevine, AWS S3, Salesforce, NetDocuments,ActionStep, or similar legal systems. In addition, specific skills/experience required are as follows: Values driven - You embody and model absolute integrity and servant leadership and you have a bias for action and continuous innovation. Uncompromising problem solver - You see opportunities in every business challenge and can develop, articulate and implement solutions. Collaboration - You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units. Instills trust - You do what you say, without ego, and you follow through on commitments consistently and credibly. Impact & influence - You are relentlessly focused on making a difference and can gain support for ideas, proposals and solutions. You get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives and objectives. About Sikich LLC Sikich,LLC, is a global company specializing in Accounting, Advisory, and Technical professional services. With employees across the globe, Sikich ranks as one of the largest CPA firms in the United States. Our comprehensive skillsets, obtained over decades of experience as entrepreneurs, business owners and industry innovators, allow us to provide insights and transformative strategies to help strengthen every dimension of our clients' businesses. Sikich Total Rewards Our team members enjoy expansive benefits ranging from competitive compensation and insurance options to wellness programs and a flexible time off policy, to name only a few.Sikich also takes pride in prioritizing team members' health, total wellbeing and time spent with family, friends and in the pursuit of personal goals, hobbies, and endeavors. In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the midpoint of the salary range for this role is $120,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Some examples of our many benefits: Sikich maintains aFlexible Time Off (FTO) Policy. We encourage every full-time employee, as your role permits, to utilize paid time off (personal time, mental/physical health care, vacation, sick leave, etc.). Waiting for time off to accrue is common at other companies. At Sikich, you do not have to wait for this benefit to kick in. FTO is activated on your first day with our organization. The Firm will also recognize paid holidays during the year andstrivesto permit employees to have time off the last week of the calendar year when client and project work permits. Sikich offers acomprehensive wellness programto engage, challenge and empower team members to take responsibility for their wellbeing. Activities can be tracked through our wellness provider to obtain gift cards and other rewards. We also offer: Flexible work arrangements Health, dental, vision, life and accident/death/disability insurance options HSA employer contribution Nine (9) paid holidays annually Arobustpaid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children 401(k) with employer contributions CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days & four (4) paid study days Tuition reimbursement Employee referral bonus program Client referral bonus program Pet insurance FORCE - Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities. Want to learn more? Visit ourCareers websiteorGlassdoor profile. Sikich LLCis an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V *Official correspondence will come from a Sikich.com email address and applicants/candidates are invited to contact us directly to verify communications. Sikich currently practices in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Professional Code of Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Sikich CPA is a licensed CPA firm that provides audit and attest services to its clients. Sikich has a contractual arrangement with Sikich CPA under which Sikich provides Sikich CPA with professional and support personnel and other services to support Sikich CPA's performance of its professional services, and Sikich CPA shares certain client information with Sikich with respect to the provision of such services to the provision of such services.