Hybrid Information Governance Specialist II

Latham & Watkins LLP; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) plan

PTO and 11+ holidays

Well-being programs

Professional development

Job summary

Latham & Watkins LLP in Houston seeks an Information Governance Specialist II to support day‑to‑day operations of the Information Governance team. The role requires in-office presence Monday–Friday for the first 6 months, with a potential hybrid schedule thereafter.

The candidate will handle file requests, locate and retrieve records, and ensure data accuracy in both physical and electronic systems, while protecting confidential information and supporting attorneys and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; three (3) years of information governance or records experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Experience in information governance or records, preferably in a law firm
• Knowledge of information governance, data security and privacy principles, and procedures

Responsibilities

• Prepare new files physically and within the records management system; ensure correct data entry and identification for new records; track file location and audit records
• Proactively review records management content and correct errors; support staff with system use
• Coordinate box archiving and offsite storage; process vendor invoices
• Organize and classify large document collections; communicate with attorneys and paralegals when cases close to expedite destruction or transfer
• Assist with data access requests, file releases, and destructions
• Protect highly sensitive, confidential and proprietary information

Skills

Information governance

Records management

Data security

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; 3 years information governance experience

Tools

Records management system

Job description

Latham & Watkins LLP in Houston seeks an Information Governance Specialist II to support day‑to‑day operations of the Information Governance team. The role requires in-office presence Monday–Friday for the first 6 months, with a potential hybrid schedule thereafter.

The candidate will handle file requests, locate and retrieve records, and ensure data accuracy in both physical and electronic systems, while protecting confidential information and supporting attorneys and staff.