Information Governance Analyst
Latham & Watkins
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New York City • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $90,000 - $105,000 per year
About the role
- Assisting with physical file management, including locating and responding to requests for files, ensuring the records management system is up to date and accurate, coordinating and/or performing some or all box archiving and offsite storage procedures
- Providing space coordination, organizing and classifying large document collections in the central filing area, case rooms, file cabinets, offsite storage facilities, or wherever records may be found
- Developing, maintaining, and coordinating appropriate inventory systems to track persons responsible for the files, room usage, file status, location, and other factors related to effective space management and Information Governance Operations oversight
- Assisting with basic and complex reviews and administrative tasks related to file releases, data access requests, and destructions
- Reviewing and preparing files for release to departing attorneys and other firms, using Windows share volumes, iManage, Outlook, and litigation support databases, while correctly implementing firm procedures for the review and disposition of firm-owned material
- Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
Requirements
- Possess extensive knowledge of information governance, data security and privacy principles, best practices, and procedures
- Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the physical and electronic resources of the department and firm, and the ability to understand and articulate the role of effective space management in the overall administration of the office
- Exhibit well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interface with attorneys, management, support staff, clients, and outside contacts
- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; a minimum of four (4) years’ relevant information governance or records experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
- A minimum of three (3) years’ relevant information governance or records experience, preferably in a law firm
Benefits
- Healthcare, life and disability insurance
- A generous 401k plan
- At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
- Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
- Professional development programs
- Employee discounts
- Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
records managementinventory systemsdata access requestsfile managementinformation governancedata securityprivacy principlesfile archivingdocument classificationfile review
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillsorganizational skillsattention to detailprofessionalismcollaborationproblem-solvingcustomer serviceadaptabilitytime management