Associate - GCO

About this role

• Drafting communications for review by the GCO for the purpose of preservation and collection of evidence in response to document requests, government regulatory inquiries and subpoenas.
• Communicates directly with individual departments to identify and gather documents and data responsive to subpoenas and other formal requests. Responsible for compliance with document preservation requirements.
• Assists senior in document productions (for subpoenas and litigation) by coordinating the gathering of responsive electronic documents from practice offices via gathering memos, organizing responsive documents, arranging for imaging/copying and document production with external vendors.
• Reviews documents and case materials to gather factual information relevant to matters handled by GCO.
• Reviews and redacts documents to protect confidential client and personal identifying information.
• Assists in production and review of electronic workpapers applications in response to document production requests.
• Drafts objections and responses to written discovery requests.
• Maintains detailed indexes and diaries of productions for litigation, investigatory and subpoena matters.
• Digests, analyzes, abstracts and indexes transcripts.
• Collects and/or identifies deposition and trial testimony for input into legal databases.
• Creates and maintains legal databases.
• Ensures that all documents prepared are compliant with EY policies.
• Maintaining an understanding of the impact of changes in EY policies, organizational structure, and procedures.
• Reviews and summarizes abstracts and transcript data and creates indexes so material is easily referenced by GCO attorneys and auditors.
  
  

• Exercises judgment to identify issues that require US GCO attorney input for resolution.
• Considers issues relevant to client confidentiality and the protection of personal identifying information.
• Exercises judgment in outlining the applicable methodologies utilized based upon the time period of the case along with their knowledge of EY’s various workpaper systems.
• Assesses the thoroughness or completeness of EY responses to document requests, regulatory investigations and subpoenas.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with internal stakeholders and vendors;
• Ability to team effectively with onshore legal team and colleagues in other functions;
• Ability to grasp, understand, and accurately articulate and document the requirements;
• Highly responsive with ability to manage high workload volumes efficiently and effectively;
• Keen attention to detail;
• Strong communication and English language (verbal and written) skills;
• Solutions – oriented with relentless focus on world class execution of projects and tasks;
• Eagerness to contribute in a team-oriented environment and ability to work cooperatively with other teams and country practices, demonstrating cultural sensitivity;
• High levels of personal energy and appetite for work and success.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent computer skills in the Office Suite (primarily Word and Excel) and Relativity.
  
  

• LLB with 1-2 years of experience in document production, document review and redaction, and electronic discovery; and
• Familiarity with fundamentals of the United States (US) legal system.
  
  

• A Team of highly qualified lawyers with energy and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-moving environment
• An opportunity to be a part of a global company and interact with attorney and business team across the globe.
  
  

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you