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Job Description:
A Records Specialist provides records creation, circulation, storage, tracking, transfer and retention services as defined or outlined in EPIQ’s service agreement with client.
Responsibilities
This position is part of the Opensity Solutions team. For Information on Opensity’s benefits please visit opensitybenefits.com.
Opensity is a technology‑enabled managed services organization that helps leading law firms and professional services organizations modernize how their operations run. We bring together talented people, innovative technology, and integrated services to create scalable, efficient environments where teams can do their best work and grow their careers.
It is Opensity’s policy to comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity laws by making all employment decisions without unlawful regard or consideration of any individual’s race, religion, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, transgender status, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, marital status, age, national origin, genetic information, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran or family status or any other basis protected by applicable national, federal, state, provincial or local law. Opensity’s policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on any of these impermissible bases, as well as any bases or grounds protected by applicable law in each jurisdiction. In addition, Opensity will take affirmative action for minorities, women, covered veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. Opensity is pleased to provide such assistance and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. Pursuant to relevant law, where applicable, Opensity will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Job Description:
A Records Specialist provides records creation, circulation, storage, tracking, transfer and retention services as defined or outlined in EPIQ’s service agreement with client.
Responsibilities
- Register new files and track the circulation of files to and from client staff in Records Management System (RMS) database
- Prepare inactive files for offsite storage or digitization, performing file culling activities as requested
- Perform regular inventory of files stored at client facilities, or offsite storage vendors
- Assist client with retention and file transfer activities, obtaining relevant files, preparing file indexes, staging for review, and preparing for shipment
- Assist client with clean-up activities, including triage, categorization, and appropriate storage or disposition of content
- Prepare reports related to the activity of the Records Department
- Ensure accurate tracking, monitoring and recording of all charges, overtime, logs and entries
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1 year file, records, imaging/scanning experience
- Familiarity with FileTrail, iManage Records Manager, Autonomy Records Manager (FileSurf), LegalKey, NetDocument, OpenTEXT DM or similar Records Management Systems
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Detail oriented and attention to detail and accuracy
- Good organization skills with ability to manage multiple tasks
- Ability to lift or move 40 lbs. or greater
- Ability to grasp, lift or carry packages on a standard wheeled cart with a load capacity of 75 lbs.
- Ability to walk, bend, kneel, stand or sit for an extended period of time
- Preferred Shift: 8:30 am-5:00 pm, Monday - Friday (In office / No remote work)
This position is part of the Opensity Solutions team. For Information on Opensity’s benefits please visit opensitybenefits.com.
Opensity is a technology‑enabled managed services organization that helps leading law firms and professional services organizations modernize how their operations run. We bring together talented people, innovative technology, and integrated services to create scalable, efficient environments where teams can do their best work and grow their careers.
It is Opensity’s policy to comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity laws by making all employment decisions without unlawful regard or consideration of any individual’s race, religion, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, transgender status, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, marital status, age, national origin, genetic information, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran or family status or any other basis protected by applicable national, federal, state, provincial or local law. Opensity’s policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on any of these impermissible bases, as well as any bases or grounds protected by applicable law in each jurisdiction. In addition, Opensity will take affirmative action for minorities, women, covered veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. Opensity is pleased to provide such assistance and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. Pursuant to relevant law, where applicable, Opensity will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.