Matter Mobility Specialist

Quarles & Brady LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Quarles & Brady LLP seeks a Matter Mobility Specialist to manage client data transfers, matter mobility for hires and departures, and ensure security and ethical standards are met. This role collaborates with multiple teams to handle both physical and electronic files efficiently.

Responsibilities include coordinating secure transfers, maintaining matter data, and supporting IT projects related to data governance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; some college coursework or an associate degree preferred.
• Hands-on experience in legal operations, records, or IT litigation support with matter mobility focus.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy; excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate secure importing, exporting, and internal migration of client files (electronic and physical).
• Support firm-wide electronic file transfers, including lateral attorney transfers and data transfers.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Create and maintain matter-tracking spreadsheets for incoming data and client/matter info.
• Coordinate and manage Everlaw/Disco databases for large file review projects.
• Perform Records Department quality control of outgoing files; ensure only authorized records are exported.
• Prepare ShareFile links for approved electronic file transfers.
• Collaborate with IT Engineers and Opensity on data-transfer requirements.
• Participate in bi-weekly meetings with Opensity and distribute meeting minutes.
• Assist with Aderant/FileTrail updates and governance, including updates to procedures.
• Support governance and Matter Mobility implementation and software updates.
• Train Records staff; use Teams to review work and provide additional training.
• Maintain and update procedures as needed; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal operations

Records management

IT support

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office

iManage

NetDocuments

ShareFile

Everlaw

Disco

Job description

Office Locations

Chicago, Denver, Indianapolis, Madison, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Naples, Phoenix, San Diego, St. Louis, Tampa, Tucson, Washington D.C.

We are seeking a Matter Mobility Specialist to join any of our offices. The Matter Mobility Specialist manages client data transfers, oversees matter mobility processes for lateral hires and departures, and ensures compliance with security and ethical standards. This role involves collaboration with multiple internal and external teams to handle both physical and digital files effectively.

Grow Your Career at Quarles

At Quarles, your goals matter. We foster a collaborative, inclusive culture where your voice is heard and your growth is supported. Join a team that values creativity, flexibility, and shared success.

What We Offer

• Supportive, adaptable work environment
• Career development through mentoring and training – Professional growth opportunities
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits

Be part of a firm where great people achieve great things—together.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Coordinate s secure importing, exporting and internal migration of client files, electronic files, and physical information:
• Support firm-wide electronic file transfers , including lateral attorney transfers and incoming or outgoing client data transfers.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Create and maintain matter - tracking spreadsheets to manage incoming data and Q&B client/matter information .
• Coordinate and manage Everlaw/Disco databases for large file review projects .
• Perform Records Department quality control reviews of outgoing files to ensure only authorized records are exported.
• Prepare ShareFile link for approved electronic file transfers.
• Work with IT Engineers and Opensity on larger or more complex data-transfer requirements.
• Participate in bi-weekly meetings with Opensity and prepare and distribute meeting minutes .
• Assist with Aderant/FileTrail software updates and platform initiatives, including:
• Governance and Matter Mobility implementation and software updates
• Assist with updating and/or creating procedures as needed .
• Communication with project managers and IT staff .
• Assist with training new and current Records staff , including:
• Use Teams to review work and provide additional training as needed.
• Maintain current procedures and create updates as needed.
• Perform other duties and back-up responsibilities as assigned.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma required; some college coursework or an associate degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in legal operations, records and information governance, or IT litigation support with an emphasis on matter mobility principles.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, iManage, NetDocuments or other document management systems.
• Ability to create, organize, and manage large volumes of information in Excel.
• Experience with records management databases or similar database software required.

Quarles & Brady offers competitive salaries, bonus and great benefits to employees including paid time off, health, vision, dental, 401k, life, disability and much more. Benefit eligibility is dependent on hours. Compensation is determined upon the market in which the position is located, the responsibilities of the position, the experience, education and skills of the applicant, and other job-related factors. The range for this position for individuals physically located in Chicago, San Diego, and Washington D.C. is $26.79 to $40.18/hour. The range for this position for individuals physically located in Denver $24.35 to $36.53/hour.

Quarles is an equal opportunity employer.

If you have any questions or require additional information regarding this position, please contact:
Jade Lorigan, Senior Legal Recruiting Coordinator, [e-mail]