Legal Staff Other in Chicago, IL

Law Firm

Chicago, IL

Legal Staff Other in Chicago, IL

Legal Staff

6-6 yrs required

No

Job Title: Information Governance Manager

Job Responsibilities:

The Information Governance Manager at the law firm is responsible for executing the information governance strategy to support the management, preservation, and destruction of information. This role involves working under the direction of the Director of Information Governance and collaborating with practice groups, leadership, and administrative departments to implement an information governance program aligned with the firm's business strategy. The program must meet the legal, regulatory, ethical, and client obligations of the firm.

Essential functions of the role include:

- Setting individual and team goals to ensure high productivity and skill development to meet the firm's business demands.
- Providing ongoing performance feedback to information governance team members based on meaningful performance metrics and customer feedback.
- Using data to analyze and optimize information governance processes to improve retention and disposition of records in alignment with firm information governance policies.
- Overseeing operations for assigned offices related to on-site and off-site records storage facilities, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to records retention schedules.
- Reviewing and revising information governance policies and records retention schedules in collaboration with team members to create and implement retention and legal hold strategies for active storage of records across all systems.
- Coaching attorneys and legal teams on email management and electronic records management.
- Overseeing primary data management systems, including the Records Management System and other key records repositories.
- Performing other duties as assigned.

Specific Skills Required:

- Ability to explain complex and/or technical topics relating to information governance to those without prior knowledge of the firm’s systems and policies.
- Knowledge of key technology tools, including document management systems, records management systems, the Microsoft 365 platform, and Google G Suite.
- Broad knowledge of records, information management, and data protection laws, regulations, and best practices.
- Ability to establish clear priorities and orchestrate resources across multiple functions and firm business units in an organized manner.
- Ability to identify and mitigate risks associated with the development and implementation of the information governance program.
- Ability to facilitate and present information governance strategy to all levels of firm personnel.
- Ability to develop trusting relationships across the firm, including within practice groups and with external firm partners.

Specific Skills Preferred:

- Strong communications skills.
- Proven leadership expertise.
- Program and project management skills.
- Demonstrated team building abilities.
- Familiarity with the business of law.
- Information Governance Professional (IGP), Certified Records Manager (CRM), Project Management Professional (PMP), Privacy Professional (CIPP) certifications.
- Familiarity with technical concepts relevant to cloud computing environments.

Education and Experience:

Qualified candidates must have a BA/BS degree in business, information management, or a related field, or a combination of education and related experience providing equivalent knowledge. The position requires 6+ years of experience in information governance, records management, or a related area, as well as 3+ years of experience managing high-achieving teams.

The law firm seeks self-motivated individuals who are dedicated to providing value and superior service, with a high degree of integrity and enthusiasm for their work. The firm promotes a culture of collaboration, devotion to client service, and mutual respect, and is committed to advancing diversity and inclusion within the firm and the broader community.

Salary Information:

This position offers eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus, a 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, accrued paid time off starting at 20 days annually, personal medical and parental leave, up to ten paid holidays, and family care benefits.

Compensation varies by location and qualifications:

- Colorado compensation range: $76,990 to $115,960 annually
- Washington State compensation range: $82,210 to $122,320 annually
- Washington . compensation range: $87,710 to $132,110 annually