Information Governance Coordinator

The role

Clifford Chance is seeking a full-time Information Governance Coordinator based in either our Washington D.C. or Houston offices. The Information Governance Coordinator will play a key role in supporting the law firms information governance and records management functions. Working closely with the Records Department legal teams and the wider Information Governance team this role will help ensure the efficient handling organization and accessibility of both physical and electronic records in compliance with firm policies and legal obligations. This position will report to the Head of Information Governance.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate and support the implementation and improvement of the Firms document management and storage practices.
• Serve as a liaison between attorneys staff offsite storage vendors and internal departments regarding file retrieval storage and disposition.
• Provide administrative and operational support including filing scanning printing and handling email correspondence related to records management.
• Prepare edit and proofread records-related documentation with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Utilize firm databases and systems to track locate and manage document sources and file statuses.
• Assist in the return transfer or archiving of electronic and physical client files in accordance with the Firms retention and destruction policies.
• Maintain accurate records of physical and electronic file activities and assist with audits or compliance reviews as needed.
• Support onboarding and training efforts related to information governance procedures and systems.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned by the Head of Information Governance.

Qualifications :

Your experience

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; law firm environment preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent time management organizational interpersonal and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented approach to work with a deep commitment to client service.
• Flexibility and ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with legal technology tools such as FileTrail
• Ability to exercise the utmost sense of confidentiality
• Must have strong technical proficiency in a range of software including Microsoft Office; knowledge in FileTrail is preferred.
• Flexibility to work outside the core business hours including overtime and weekends as needed.
• Must be able to lift and transport file boxes (estimate 25 pounds)
• Must be able to adhere to and comply with the Firms Agile Working Policy which requires employees to work from the office at least three days each calendar week.
• Must be independently legally authorized to work in the United States

Clifford Chance US LLP offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package. The salary range for this role is $85000 - $95000. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidates qualifications and relevant experience.
 

Additional Information :

Equal Opportunities

At Clifford Chance we forge an inclusive culture where all perspectives are recognised and valued. Its a culture where everyone has equal access to opportunities to thrive and succeed irrespective of background. We are guided by our values-based Code which sets high standards of conduct and has a principle focused on being inclusive.

We are an equal opportunity employer and provide consideration to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. We comply with the law and regulations in every location where we operate and across all aspects of employment from recruitment and selection to development progression and day-to-day working life.  

Find out more about our inclusive culture here.
 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time