Records Department Manager

The Ford Agency; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ford Agency seeks a Records Department Manager to lead the Records and Information Governance teams and ensure best practices across the firm. You will train staff and attorneys on new guidance while aligning with department objectives.

Responsibilities include managing records lifecycles, digitalization of documents, and budget preparation, with a focus on governance and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 10+ years of supervisory and legal records management experience.
• Well-versed in Information Governance principles, practices and retention requirements.
• Proficiency in MS Office and record management systems.
• Ability to lead and manage a team by providing mentoring and coaching.
• Strong sense of integrity and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Information Governance and Records Department teams.
• Manage the lifecycle of both physical and electronic records of the firm.
• Take charge of the digitalization process of physical documents.
• Prepare the department's budget and financial reporting.
• Contribute to the improvement of training programs and records management processes.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

MS Office proficiency

Information Governance principles

Mentoring & coaching

Integrity & accountability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Record management systems

MS Office

Job description

The Ford Agency is actively recruiting for a Records Department Manager to join a top DC law firm. This individual will lead the Records and Information Governance departments, and will ensure that the Firm is keeping up to date with their best practices and training staff and attorneys on any new guidance.

Responsibilities Include:

• Oversee daily operations of the Information Governance and Records Department teams
• Manage the lifecycle of both physical and electronic records of the firm
• Take charge of the digitalization process of physical documents
• Prepare the department's budget and financial reporting
• Contribute to the improvement of training programs and records management processes

Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor's degree
• 10+ years of supervisory and legal records management experience
• Well-versed in Information Governance principles, practices and retention requirements
• Proficiency in MS Office and record management systems
• Ability to lead and manage a team by providing mentoring and coaching
• Strong sense of integrity and accountability

Compensation:

• $120,000 - $155,000 annually

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.