Legal Staff Other in Boise, ID

Law Firm

Boise, ID

Legal Staff Other in Boise, ID

Legal Staff

6-6 yrs required

No

Job Title: Information Governance Manager

Job Responsibilities:
The Information Governance Manager is responsible for executing the information governance strategy to support the management, preservation, and destruction of information. This role involves working with practice groups, leadership, and administrative departments to implement an information governance program aligned with the overall business strategy to meet legal, regulatory, ethical, and client obligations. Key responsibilities include:

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

Education and Experience:
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. Additionally, candidates should have:

- 6+ years of experience in information governance, records management, or a related area.
- 3+ years of experience managing high-achieving teams.

Specific Skills Required:

- Ability to explain complex or technical topics related to information governance to individuals without prior knowledge of the firm's systems and policies.
- Knowledge of key technology tools, including document management systems, records management systems, Microsoft 365 platform, Google G Suite, etc.
- 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 business units.
- 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 personnel.
- Ability to develop trusting relationships across the firm, including within practice groups and with external partners.

Specific Skills Preferred:

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

Salary Information:
The compensation for the Information Governance Manager position depends on qualifications and experience. The salary ranges based on location are as follows:

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

The position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 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. Additional benefits and programs may be available.