Sr. Practice Support Specialist

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
• Willingness and desire to work with innovative technology platforms - our employees also have access to Harvey, a legal-specific AI tool that reduces time spent on routine tasks, allowing you to focus on more meaningful, high-impact work.

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