What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Practice Support Specialist position at McGuireWoods LLP?
Overview
We are seeking a Senior Practice Support Specialist to serve as a strategic litigation technology partner to our attorneys and case teams. This role supports complex litigation matters across the full eDiscovery lifecycle - from early data strategy and processing through trial presentation. The ideal candidate is a highly collaborative team player who combines deep technical expertise with strong legal knowledge and a client-service mindset. This position is available in our Houston, Dallas, Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco offices.
McGuireWoods, one of the world’s leading law firms, has provided legal solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients since 1834. Along with excellent benefits, McGuireWoods offers most employees a hybrid remote option allowing flexibility and work-life balance. Our Applicant Disclosures describe your rights. Our Privacy Statement describes how we will process and safeguard your personal data.
Responsibilities
- Partner closely with attorneys, paralegals, IT, and vendors to deliver seamless litigation technology support
- Advise case teams on best practices across the full EDRM lifecycle
- Lead complex eDiscovery workflows, including data processing, document review management, and productions
- Provide hands-on trial support, including deposition synchronization, video clips, exhibit management, and in-court presentation
- Serve as a consultative resource on defensible, cost-effective data management strategies
- Act as a subject matter expert in litigation support tools and emerging technologies
- Provide training and mentorship to team members
- Participate in on-call support and provide after-hours assistance as required
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required (Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, or related discipline preferred)
- Legal background required, with in-depth knowledge of litigation processes
- Extensive experience supporting complex litigation matters
- Strong proficiency in RelativityOne, Nuix, LAW PreDiscovery, and trial presentation software (OnCue preferred)
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure
- Exceptional communication and client service skills
- Highly collaborative team player with the ability to work independently
- Willingness to travel and provide on-call support as needed
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