- Support attorneys in commercial litigation matters, including product liability, banking, and pro bono cases.
- Prepare and e-file documents using Odyssey across Georgia state and federal courts, including the 11th Circuit.
- Track court rules, deadlines, and pro hac vice requirements; maintain attorney calendars.
- Draft routine legal documents such as cover letters, notices of appearance, acknowledgements, and pleading shells.
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Business Planning & Execution
· Partners with the Department Chair to develop short- and long-term business goals and to implement solutions that align with firm objectives.
· Manages the execution of strategic initiatives, including leadership development, and business process improvements.
- Provide primary administration and support tasks related to the Elite 3E billing system. This can include but is not limited to:
- Schedule month-end maintenance periods.
- Upgrades to 3E, Time Tracking systems, and other related software systems.
- Coordinate with database and application administrators on projects which are related to the billing system.
- Provide 3rd level support and resolve escalated...
Microsoft SQL Server Administration:
- Administer, monitor, and optimize SQL Server instances supporting core legal and business applications.
- Design and implement database backup, recovery, high availability (HA), and disaster recovery (DR) strategies.
- Develop and tune complex T-SQL queries, stored procedures, and jobs to improve performance and reliability.
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- Lead RFPs and high-stakes pursuits: Take ownership of the firm’s most complex RFP responses, cross-practice pitches, and panel submissions, ensuring they are strategic, persuasive, and client-focused.
- Craft compelling narratives: Develop executive summaries, case studies, team bios, and pursuit narratives that position McGuireWoods distinctively and speak directly to client priorities.
- Shape strategy and execution: Define pursuit...
- Manage all office operational functions including delivery of support services by practice assistants (secretarial), conference center staff and office services (mail, document reproduction and hospitality).
- Plan and conduct regular staff meetings and office events including client and business development events and charitable-related activities.
- Oversee facility maintenance; serve as liaison with local property management and working with building personnel and appropriate internal contacts.
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Travel Program Administration
- Manage day-to-day corporate travel operations, including the TMC, online booking tool, and travel portal.
- Serve as the primary escalation point for complex travel issues for attorneys and staff; lead annual business reviews with the TMC.
- Negotiate preferred hotel, air, and car rental agreements; coordinate with office administrators to identify local...
- Partner Integration Strategy
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- Design, implement, and manage firmwide partner onboarding and integration frameworks aligned with McGuireWoods’ strategic priorities.
- Collaborate with hiring sponsor(s), business development, and practice management to develop individualized integration plans tailored to each partner’s practice, clients, and growth objectives.
- Conduct 30 , 90 , 180 , and 365 day touchpoints with key...
- Serves as the administrator for the firm’s intelligence and experience management profiling platform – including recommending and implementing configuration changes, acting as a liaison with the technical team and vendor, and monitoring and addressing data imports and integrations.
- Configure and maintain experience management software settings, user permissions, and workflows.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to align platform capabilities with strategic goals.
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Business Planning & Execution
· Partners with the Department Chair to develop short- and long-term business goals and to implement solutions that align with firm objectives.
· Manages the execution of strategic initiatives, including leadership development, and business process improvements.
- Lead RFPs and high-stakes pursuits: Take ownership of the firm’s most complex RFP responses, cross-practice pitches, and panel submissions, ensuring they are strategic, persuasive, and client-focused.
- Craft compelling narratives: Develop executive summaries, case studies, team bios, and pursuit narratives that position McGuireWoods distinctively and speak directly to client priorities.
- Shape strategy and execution: Define pursuit...
- Provide primary administration and support tasks related to the Elite 3E billing system. This can include but is not limited to:
- Schedule month-end maintenance periods.
- Upgrades to 3E, Time Tracking systems, and other related software systems.
- Coordinate with database and application administrators on projects which are related to the billing system.
- Provide 3rd level support and resolve escalated...
- Act as a primary source of consultative guidance on pricing all forms of client fee arrangements.
- Serve as the subject matter expert on pricing arrangements for a portfolio of clients.
- Partner with the Senior Financial Analysts through the review of pricing analyses to ensure data accuracy as well as offer guidance on best practices and comparative fee arrangements for
consideration.
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- Partner Integration Strategy
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- Design, implement, and manage firmwide partner onboarding and integration frameworks aligned with McGuireWoods’ strategic priorities.
- Collaborate with hiring sponsor(s), business development, and practice management to develop individualized integration plans tailored to each partner’s practice, clients, and growth objectives.
- Conduct 30 , 90 , 180 , and 365 day touchpoints with key...
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Plan and execute high-impact events, managing everything from logistics and budgets to curated attendee lists.
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Work cross-functionally with Sales, BD, and Communications to meet project timelines and goals.
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Coordinate internal and external communication schedules and build relationships with sponsors and clients.
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HRIS Strategy & Governance
- Own the end-to-end administration and optimization of Dayforce, including Core HR, Payroll, Benefits, Time & Attendance, Talent, Reporting, and Security.
- Establish and maintain HRIS governance frameworks, data standards, and system controls.
- Serve as the primary liaison with Ceridian, managing vendor relationships, supporting escalations, upgrades, and roadmap planning.
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- Provide administrative support to the Employee Relations team across HR activities
- Assist with employee relations matters, including intake, documentation, tracking, and follow-up
- Support preparation of employee communications and documentation (e.g., performance discussions, corrective actions)
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- Lead RFPs and high-stakes pursuits: Take ownership of the firm’s most complex RFP responses, cross-practice pitches, and panel submissions, ensuring they are strategic, persuasive, and client-focused.
- Craft compelling narratives: Develop executive summaries, case studies, team bios, and pursuit narratives that position McGuireWoods distinctively and speak directly to client priorities.
- Shape strategy and execution: Define pursuit...
- 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...
Microsoft SQL Server Administration:
- Administer, monitor, and optimize SQL Server instances supporting core legal and business applications.
- Design and implement database backup, recovery, high availability (HA), and disaster recovery (DR) strategies.
- Develop and tune complex T-SQL queries, stored procedures, and jobs to improve performance and reliability.
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