Information Governance & Compliance Analyst

McDermott; Boston, New York (MA, NY); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott Will & Schulte is seeking an Information Governance Risk and Compliance Analyst to manage Information Governance initiatives and ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and policies. The role emphasizes client transfers, onboarding/offboarding, and ESI management across the Firm.

The position reports to the Information Governance Manager and requires knowledge of iManage, Prosperoware Milan, and ServiceNow. It offers a hybrid work arrangement and a competitive rewards package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or at least two (2) years of related work experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information

Responsibilities

• Understand all aspects of the Firm’s Information Governance Policy and articulate relative obligations to Firm stakeholders by working directly with attorneys, paralegals, and various staff members.
• Resolve attorney and staff inquiries relating to Information Governance policies and procedures.
• Coordinate the proper identification, transfer, and collection of all responsive materials relating specifically to an attorney departure, lateral acquisition, legal hold, or client transfer.
• Transfer electronic records to and from the Firm’s Document Management System (iManage) and other related repositories.
• Ensure electronic data and metadata are imported accurately, classified and assigned to the corresponding client/matter workspaces.
• Ensure outbound (off-boarding) digital record transfers are accurately documented and classified into a repository for due diligence tracking (ServiceNow).
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with attorneys, both on- boarding and off-boarding, to aid in their transition to / from the Firm.
• Using FTP server technology (Titan File), security and encryption controls (7-zip), metadata structure (Prosperoware Milan), database reporting, and critical system dependencies.
• Establish client service relationships and collaboration with personnel from both Legal and Business Operations.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of best practices related to the use of technology and workflow processes.
• Develop and implement information governance compliance procedures, documentation, educational materials, and a portfolio of internal controls in accordance with industry best practices.
• Coordinate the implementation of appropriate security for information relating to workspaces / folders within Information Governance systems.
• Special projects as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Confidential information handling

Deadline prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 2 years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

iManage

NetDocs

Prosperoware Milan

ServiceNow

Job description

McDermott Will & Schulte is seeking an Information Governance Risk and Compliance Analyst to manage Information Governance initiatives and ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and policies. The role emphasizes client transfers, onboarding/offboarding, and ESI management across the Firm.

The position reports to the Information Governance Manager and requires knowledge of iManage, Prosperoware Milan, and ServiceNow. It offers a hybrid work arrangement and a competitive rewards package.