Director of Records & Information Governance

Kutak Rock; Little Rock (AR); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Discretionary bonuses

Nine paid holidays

Job summary

Kutak Rock LLP seeks a Director of Records Management to lead the firm’s records management program, guiding policy, procedures, and technology across the organization.

The role reports to the General Counsel and works with executive leadership to advance governance, compliance, and best practices for electronic and physical data. Hybrid, with multiple office locations including Little Rock, AR.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of records management and compliance operations in a law firm environment.
• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• Experience leading a records management team and collaborating with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Guide and develop lifecycle strategies for long-term records management and archiving processes.
• Oversee implementation of retention policies and client file-keeping requirements.
• Advise senior leadership on legal, technical, and retention issues.
• Manage department budget and vendor contracts for storage and software.
• Supervise records management staff and drive professional development.
• Collaborate with committees and practice groups to improve business processes.
• Coordinate with information security on data classification and privacy requirements.
• Support attorney arrivals/departures and file transfers.

Skills

Records management

FileTrail

NetDocuments

Legal hold processes

Information governance

Vendor management

Cross-functional leadership

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree strongly preferred

High school diploma or equivalent required

Tools

FileTrail

NetDocuments

Job description

Kutak Rock LLP seeks a Director of Records Management to lead the firm’s records management program, guiding policy, procedures, and technology across the organization.

The role reports to the General Counsel and works with executive leadership to advance governance, compliance, and best practices for electronic and physical data. Hybrid, with multiple office locations including Little Rock, AR.