eDiscovery Coordinator Senior Associate

The eDiscovery Coordinator Senior Associate at Ernst & Young (EY) plays a pivotal role in managing electronic discovery processes for complex litigation, regulatory, and internal investigation matters. This position is situated within EY's General Counsel's Office (GCO), collaborating closely with attorneys, auditors, case managers, outside counsel, and Discovery Services professionals to ensure efficient and defensible management of information. The role is available in New York City, Washington, and Dallas.

In this capacity, the Senior Associate is responsible for coordinating legal hold processes, evidence management, document review, and production activities. Key duties include conducting status calls with matter teams to discuss strategy and deadlines, applying and releasing legal holds, archiving or disposing of workspaces, and collaborating with the Discovery Services team to execute operational tasks and custom workflows. Additionally, the role involves overseeing matter activities to ensure compliance with EY standards and industry best practices, as well as preparing matter- and portfolio-level reporting and documentation.

Candidates should possess a minimum of five years of experience in discovery services, with a strong background in supporting litigation, investigations, regulatory matters, and subpoena responses. Proficiency with industry-leading eDiscovery platforms is essential, along with familiarity with legal hold processes, document review workflows, production specifications, and quality control procedures. Strong written and oral communication skills are required, as well as the ability to coordinate with attorneys, outside counsel, vendors, and technical teams. An undergraduate degree is preferred, and industry-related certifications such as Relativity Certified Administrator (RCA) are advantageous.

The compensation package for this role varies by location. In New York City, Boston, and Washington DC Metro Areas, Washington State, and Southern California offices, the base salary ranges from $81,500 to $134,500. In Bay Area California offices, it ranges from $84,900 to $140,100. For all other U.S. office locations, including Sacramento, the range is $67,900 to $123,300. Individual salaries are determined based on factors such as education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. In addition to base salary, EY offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a flexible vacation policy.

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