Information Governance Analyst

Latham & Watkins

Information Governance Analyst managing physical and electronic files at Latham & Watkins. Coordinating file management and communicating with attorneys to ensure effective information governance operations.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinating one or more primary functions of the Information Governance team, including file management, both physical and electronic, file intake, file releases, destruction requests, data access requests, case room management, and records retention
Communicating regularly with attorneys and paralegals to ascertain the status of projects
Developing methods for determining when files are inactive
Handling file movement and processing issues so that only active records are stored in primary on-site space
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

What you’ll need

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 Information Governance or Records Department
Experience in other law firm positions having significant document organizational responsibilities may be considered in lieu of directly related information governance or records experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

file managementrecords retentiondata access requestsinventory systemsdocument organizationdata securityprivacy principlesfile releasesdestruction requestscase room management

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscommunication skillsorganizational skillsproject coordinationproblem-solvingattention to detailprofessionalismcollaborationclient interactionadministrative support