Hybrid Information Governance Analyst

Latham & Watkins; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare, life and disability ins.

Generous 401k plan

23 days PTO first year

Job summary

Latham & Watkins in Chicago seeks an Information Governance Analyst to coordinate file management (physical/electronic), intake, releases, destruction requests, data access, case-room management, and retention. You’ll communicate with attorneys and paralegals to monitor projects and ensure active records stay in primary on-site space.

The role supports evolving information governance operations, requiring strong governance knowledge and professional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; 4+ years in information governance/records may count toward degree
• 3+ years in information governance or records, preferably in a law firm
• Master’s degree or equivalent in information management (Library & Information Science, Archival Studies, or Data Governance)
• Experience in other law firm roles with document organization responsibilities may substitute for direct information governance experience

Responsibilities

• Assist with physical file management and respond to file requests
• Organize and classify large document collections in central filing areas and case rooms
• Maintain inventory systems for file owners, room usage, and location tracking
• Support file releases, data access requests, and destruction reviews
• Review and prepare files for release using Windows share volumes, iManage, Outlook, Relativity, and Nuix Investigate
• Protect confidential and proprietary information

Skills

Information governance

Data security

Privacy principles

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Master’s degree in information management

Tools

Windows share volumes

iManage

Outlook

Relativity

Nuix Investigate

Job description

Latham & Watkins in Chicago seeks an Information Governance Analyst to coordinate file management (physical/electronic), intake, releases, destruction requests, data access, case-room management, and retention. You’ll communicate with attorneys and paralegals to monitor projects and ensure active records stay in primary on-site space.

The role supports evolving information governance operations, requiring strong governance knowledge and professional collaboration.