Cooley LLP
Assistant General Counsel - Discovery & Records
Cooley LLP, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Assistant General Counsel - Discovery & RecordsCooley is seeking an Assistant General Counsel - Discovery & Records to work as part of a team in the General Counsel's Office.Position summary:
Guided by department objectives and priorities, the Assistant General Counsel - Discovery & Records will work closely with the Office of the General Counsel in managing the legal affairs of the firm, with a primary focus on client file transfers and discovery related to firm matters. This includes responding to subpoenas, discovery requests, and file transfer requests that require legal counsel review and analysis of firm records and information. The Assistant General Counsel - Discovery & Records will also be responsible for implementing preservation holds for the firm. The role requires strong collaboration skills to build strong relationships internally and externally to drive accurate, time-sensitive results.Position responsibilities:Handle discovery related to internal firm matters including advising the Office of the General Counsel, partners, associates and business professionals on internal discovery and compliance processesPrepare responses to discovery requests and subpoenas, and assist with internal investigations related to internal firm mattersMeet and confer with requesting parties regarding scope of discovery responsesImplement review and response processes in collaboration with the firm's Office of the General Counsel, Information Governance department and Litigation/eDiscovery departmentCollaborate with the firm's Information Governance department to manage data preservation, collection, and review protocolsManage the firm's implementation and resolution of legal holds, including drafting/review/revision of preservation hold memos in collaboration with the firm's Office of the General Counsel and Information Governance departmentOversee the scoping and review of information gathered from firm files for use in discovery, responses to subpoenas and file transfer obligations in collaboration with the firm's Office of the General Counsel, Information Governance department and the Litigation/eDiscovery departmentWork closely with the firm's litigation/eDiscovery department regarding project management, review of resources and process, as well as vendor costs and managementWork closely with the Office of General Counsel and the Information Governance department to update the firm's policies, procedures, and practices related to client file transfers and related functionsProvide guidance to and assist with oversight of the firm's file review attorneys to ensure appropriate review and transfer of client filesCoordinate with outside counsel on the discovery process as necessaryAssist with discovery motion practice, including drafting briefsWork with firm management, partners, outside counsel, and relevant administrative departments to establish appropriate policies, practices, and procedures related to discovery of firm informationSupport the Office of General Counsel in ensuring internal stakeholders align with legal processes and proceduresKeep current on developments in law and regulation regarding discovery and law firm risk management and other issuesProvide strategic legal guidance, including strong applied litigation practice expertise to internal teams on litigation, pre-litigation, and other loss prevention and risk management mattersEnsure internal client service and satisfaction are attained in all areas of positionIdentify litigation risks to the firm, report those to the Office of the GC and formulate an effective response to those risksAssist in the development and implementation of strategic plans and specific projects for risk managementProvide support to the other lawyers in the Office of the General Counsel as requestedAll other duties as assigned or requiredSkills and experience:Required :After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applicationsAbility to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required5+ years managing discovery, including eDiscovery projects, for complex litigation matters and strong litigation practice skillsJD from an ABA accredited law schoolActive member in good standing of the jurisdiction in which the attorney is resident and the jurisdiction of the Cooley office to which the attorney is assignedExperience as a litigation attorney managing discovery, including eDiscovery projects, for complex litigation mattersExperience with relational document review databases such as RelativityStrong knowledge of key discovery concepts, procedural rules, processes, and litigation practicesAbility to travel, as requiredPreferred:Prior experience in law firm risk management as well as project managementExperience with legal ethics and privilege issuesGeneral understanding of data privacy regulations and principlesCompetencies:Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to exchange information and to present ideas, report facts and other information clearly and conciselyAbility to analyze needs and to determine priorities based on business objectivesStrong sense of accountabilityAbility to communicate effectively and diplomatically with all levels of the firm's professional staff members and attorneys, both in 1:1 and group environmentsStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to build working relationships at all levels of management and across departmentsA creative and practical approach to problem solving that is informed by the firm's strategic, business and professional needsTeam-oriented, with excellent counseling, organizational and analytical skillsA commitment to maintain the highest level of confidentiality, personal integrity, ethics and dedication.The ability to work well under pressure and handle numerous responsibilities simultaneously with diligence while providing practical, business-driven adviceSound professional ethics and integrityHigh emotional intelligence and cultural sensitivity.Strong legal research and analysis abilities, as well as comprehensive writing skills
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Guided by department objectives and priorities, the Assistant General Counsel - Discovery & Records will work closely with the Office of the General Counsel in managing the legal affairs of the firm, with a primary focus on client file transfers and discovery related to firm matters. This includes responding to subpoenas, discovery requests, and file transfer requests that require legal counsel review and analysis of firm records and information. The Assistant General Counsel - Discovery & Records will also be responsible for implementing preservation holds for the firm. The role requires strong collaboration skills to build strong relationships internally and externally to drive accurate, time-sensitive results.Position responsibilities:Handle discovery related to internal firm matters including advising the Office of the General Counsel, partners, associates and business professionals on internal discovery and compliance processesPrepare responses to discovery requests and subpoenas, and assist with internal investigations related to internal firm mattersMeet and confer with requesting parties regarding scope of discovery responsesImplement review and response processes in collaboration with the firm's Office of the General Counsel, Information Governance department and Litigation/eDiscovery departmentCollaborate with the firm's Information Governance department to manage data preservation, collection, and review protocolsManage the firm's implementation and resolution of legal holds, including drafting/review/revision of preservation hold memos in collaboration with the firm's Office of the General Counsel and Information Governance departmentOversee the scoping and review of information gathered from firm files for use in discovery, responses to subpoenas and file transfer obligations in collaboration with the firm's Office of the General Counsel, Information Governance department and the Litigation/eDiscovery departmentWork closely with the firm's litigation/eDiscovery department regarding project management, review of resources and process, as well as vendor costs and managementWork closely with the Office of General Counsel and the Information Governance department to update the firm's policies, procedures, and practices related to client file transfers and related functionsProvide guidance to and assist with oversight of the firm's file review attorneys to ensure appropriate review and transfer of client filesCoordinate with outside counsel on the discovery process as necessaryAssist with discovery motion practice, including drafting briefsWork with firm management, partners, outside counsel, and relevant administrative departments to establish appropriate policies, practices, and procedures related to discovery of firm informationSupport the Office of General Counsel in ensuring internal stakeholders align with legal processes and proceduresKeep current on developments in law and regulation regarding discovery and law firm risk management and other issuesProvide strategic legal guidance, including strong applied litigation practice expertise to internal teams on litigation, pre-litigation, and other loss prevention and risk management mattersEnsure internal client service and satisfaction are attained in all areas of positionIdentify litigation risks to the firm, report those to the Office of the GC and formulate an effective response to those risksAssist in the development and implementation of strategic plans and specific projects for risk managementProvide support to the other lawyers in the Office of the General Counsel as requestedAll other duties as assigned or requiredSkills and experience:Required :After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applicationsAbility to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required5+ years managing discovery, including eDiscovery projects, for complex litigation matters and strong litigation practice skillsJD from an ABA accredited law schoolActive member in good standing of the jurisdiction in which the attorney is resident and the jurisdiction of the Cooley office to which the attorney is assignedExperience as a litigation attorney managing discovery, including eDiscovery projects, for complex litigation mattersExperience with relational document review databases such as RelativityStrong knowledge of key discovery concepts, procedural rules, processes, and litigation practicesAbility to travel, as requiredPreferred:Prior experience in law firm risk management as well as project managementExperience with legal ethics and privilege issuesGeneral understanding of data privacy regulations and principlesCompetencies:Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to exchange information and to present ideas, report facts and other information clearly and conciselyAbility to analyze needs and to determine priorities based on business objectivesStrong sense of accountabilityAbility to communicate effectively and diplomatically with all levels of the firm's professional staff members and attorneys, both in 1:1 and group environmentsStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to build working relationships at all levels of management and across departmentsA creative and practical approach to problem solving that is informed by the firm's strategic, business and professional needsTeam-oriented, with excellent counseling, organizational and analytical skillsA commitment to maintain the highest level of confidentiality, personal integrity, ethics and dedication.The ability to work well under pressure and handle numerous responsibilities simultaneously with diligence while providing practical, business-driven adviceSound professional ethics and integrityHigh emotional intelligence and cultural sensitivity.Strong legal research and analysis abilities, as well as comprehensive writing skills
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