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.
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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Salary : $119,563 - $182,178