Director of Records & Information Governance

Kutak Rock; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Discretionary bonus

9 Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement

Job summary

Kutak Rock LLP seeks a Director of Records Management to lead the firm’s records management team and guide enterprise-wide compliance with records policies. Reporting to the General Counsel, the role requires coordinating with executives and office managers to implement policies, procedures, and best practices for electronic and physical data management.

The position is full-time and hybrid, with potential offices across multiple states.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of law firm operations, administrative and privacy considerations.
• Elevated knowledge of database utilization and data management software such as FileTrail and NetDocuments.
• Experience with file transfer compliance obligations, matter mobility, legal hold processes, storage oversight, and information security risk management.
• Sound judgment and ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for senior management.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Guide and develop strategies to sustain the lifecycle of long-term records management and digital/physical archiving.
• Oversee implementation of records management protocols per the firm’s retention policy and client requirements.
• Advise senior leadership on complex legal, technical, and retention issues including e-discovery files.
• Manage department budget and negotiate vendor contracts for storage and software solutions.
• Supervise the Records Management team and coordinate professional development.
• Promote best practices through staff training and cross-functional collaboration.
• Collaborate with committees and offices to identify business process improvements.

Skills

Records management

Compliance

Data governance

Budget management

Team leadership

Training

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma

Tools

FileTrail

NetDocuments

Job description

Kutak Rock LLP seeks a Director of Records Management to lead the firm’s records management team and guide enterprise-wide compliance with records policies. Reporting to the General Counsel, the role requires coordinating with executives and office managers to implement policies, procedures, and best practices for electronic and physical data management.

The position is full-time and hybrid, with potential offices across multiple states.