Senior Litigation Support Coordinator

WilmerHale; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 156,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match and profit‑s

Paid time off and holidays

Hybrid Schedule

Job summary

WilmerHale is seeking a Senior Litigation Support Coordinator to advise on client data handling, automate processes, and implement innovative tech for complex matters. The role combines advisory work with hands-on technology deployment and vendor management.

The candidate will lead cross-functional projects, coordinate with attorneys and IT, and ensure compliant handling of data while driving efficiency through GenAI and discovery tools. Hybrid schedule in Washington, DC area is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years’ experience with legal technologies, including at least three (3) in an advisory capacity, preferably in a law firm or discovery vendor environment
• Complex project leadership experience required

Responsibilities

• Consult with client IT and legal stakeholders to coordinate secure data transfer and production support
• Advise on data analysis and case automation needs; assess requirements, budgets, and plans
• Evaluate emerging technologies and support their acquisition and implementation
• Develop or coordinate solutions using traditional discovery tools and GenAI technologies
• Provide remote and onsite review support, including configuration and guidance
• Troubleshoot litigation technology and network issues with firm tech teams and vendors
• Manage discovery vendors and ensure data privacy compliance
• Mentor colleagues and deliver training on discovery technology tools

Skills

Litigation discovery knowledge

Discovery tools

GenAI tools

Programming (VB/C++)

SQL/NET/XML

Project management

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Legal Studies, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Finance, or related field

Tools

DISCO or similar review platforms

AI-enabled discovery

Job description

WilmerHale is a leading, full-service international law firm with 1,000 lawyers located throughout 12 offices in the United States and Europe. Our lawyers work at the intersection of government, technology and business, and we remain committed to our guiding principles of providing quality, excellent legal and client services; developing diversity among our lawyers and staff and cultivating an environment that promotes an ambitious spirit, collaboration and collegiality by drawing on the extraordinary talents and dynamic experience of our lawyers. Our goal is to reflect the diversity of our clients and the communities in which we practice.

About the Role

The Senior Litigation Support Coordinator is responsible for advising the Firm, its attorneys, its paralegals and its clients on Firm preferred methods of organizing and automating the technical handling of client data in litigation, arbitration, securities, investigations and antitrust matters. They are responsible for identifying and assisting in the implementation of technologies that advance the cause of clients in specific matters and the firm and/or its practice groups in broader group-wide initiatives. The Senior Litigation Support Coordinator acts in a consulting capacity and operates as a time-keeper. They are expected to engage early in the life of matters, assess data and information needs, align with clients’ legal and strategic objectives, drive innovation and efficiency, identify the most cost-effective process and technology solutions that achieve proportionality and manage risk, assist in the acquisition and implementation of key technologies, and then effectively manage the delivery and successful use of those solutions.

What You Will Be Doing

Client Advisory and Solution Planning

• Consults and liaises directly with client IT and legal stakeholders to coordinate secure client data transfer and firm handling, analysis, review, and production of client data in support of firm’s legal representation
• Advises attorneys and clients on data analysis and case automation needs; assesses requirements, recommends technical workflows and tools, develops budgets, and executes project plans
• Evaluates emerging technologies with department stakeholders and supports their acquisition and implementation

Technology Implementation and Support

• Develops or coordinates specialized solutions utilizing traditional discovery tools and evolving GenAI technologies, oversees implementation, and integrates support of appropriate resources
• Provides remote and onsite review support, including equipment configuration, file staging and transfer, and technical reviewer guidance
• Troubleshoots litigation technology and network issues in collaboration with firm technology teams and vendors

Vendor Management and Protected Data

• Manages discovery vendors, including RFPs, proposal evaluation, work oversight, quality review, and invoice approval
• Collaborates with appropriate firm and external resources to ensure compliance with domestic and international data privacy requirements and other protected data categories

Leadership, Training, and Project Management

• Manages competing projects and priorities under time, cost, and resource pressure
• Facilitates compliance with client outside counsel guidelines impacting discovery and handling of client data
• Mentors colleagues, develops process and training materials, and delivers training on discovery technology tools and workflows to technical and legal audiences

Professionalism and Administration

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to professionalism, delivering high-quality service, and maintaining a positive, solution-oriented("can-do") approach. Effectively supports internal departments, external clients, and vendors through clear, courteous communication via electronic correspondence, telephone, and in-person interactions
• Operates as a timekeeper in a timekeeping environment

Required Skills

What You Will Bring to This Position

• Extensive knowledge of litigation, discovery, and disclosure practices in a law firm environment; strong familiarity with discovery, imaging, review, presentation, and analytics tools used throughout the discovery lifecycle; experience coordinating mobile, fleeting messaging, and cloud data collection and processing with external service providers
• Experience with DISCO or other advanced review platforms, AI-enabled discovery, Continuous Active Learning (CAL), predictive coding, and technology-assisted review (TAR) strongly preferred
• Experience with GenAI tools to improve efficiency and support innovation and to provide custom legal solutions, assist with investigations, draft and test prompts, and validate GenAI process and outputs; knowledge of legal process automation
• Programming knowledge, including Visual Basic, C++, and HTML, helpful; knowledge of SQL, .NET, XML, and Concordance Programming Language (CPL) helpful; knowledge of relational database design and use, including Microsoft Access, strongly preferred
• Ability to explain the litigation data lifecycle, define user requirements, assess automation feasibility, and implement solutions while learning supporting technologies
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with exceptional attention to detail; proactive, thoughtful, timely issue identification; ability to manage competing assignments, navigate high-pressure situations, resolve conflict, and take ownership of client requests and team success
• Strong presentation and written and oral communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to attorneys, clients, and other non-technical audiences
• Highly effective collaboration with legal and technical stakeholders; ability to operate independently, exercising sound judgment and ownership in complex assignments, while serving as an engaged team member

Required Experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Legal Studies, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience

Experience:

• Minimum five (5) years’ experience with legal technologies, including at least three (3) in an advisory capacity, preferably in a law firm or discovery vendor environment
• Complex project leadership experience required

Why Join Us?

• A values driven firm that fosters collaboration and respect
• The hiring range for this position is $156,240 - $195,300 annually, w ith final compensation based on experience, qualifications and internal equity.
• This position is eligible for a Hybrid Schedule
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing options
• Paid time off and holidays

Our Commitment

Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP (WilmerHale) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination. It is our policy to take all employment actions and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability, military status, status as a disabled or other protected veteran, or any other protected status under applicable law. WilmerHale will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and otherwise as required by applicable law.

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This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by employees in the position. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills for positions. The firm reserves the right at all times, in its sole discretion, to add or subtract duties and responsibilities, as it deems necessary.

Job Location Washington, District of Columbia, United States Position Type Full-Time/Regular Salary 156,240.00 - 195,300.00 USD