Information Governance Data Retention & Disposition Specialist

TITLE: Information Governance Data Retention & Disposition Specialist

LOCATION: New York, NY

Responsibilities:

• Reviews and implements data retention and disposition processes and procedures.
• Develops and drives firm-wide data retention and disposition services and initiatives in accordance with the firm's policies and in alignment with industry best practices.
• Assists management in identifying and containing risks relating to data retention and disposition, and fostering a compliance culture regarding data retention and disposition.
• Works with management to develop and enhance processes to ensure compliance with all applicable data retention and disposition requirements; coordinates the development and maintenance of supporting procedures.
• Serves as liaison to, and fosters good working relationships with, attorneys and others needing assistance with data retention and disposition issues.
• Maintains awareness of major changes affecting legal records and information governance and develops material to educate attorneys so that they may better serve their clients and meet their ethical obligations to their clients.
• Works with teams comprised of lawyers, operations staff, and/or administrative managers to design and implement changes to business policies, procedures, and training programs as appropriate.
• Effectively manages resources and prioritizes projects.
• Coordinates with outside vendors as needed.
• Authors, collects, reviews, and maintains accurate and high-quality information governance policy, procedures, standards, and guidelines documentation.
• Maintains awareness of policy changes and revises documentation as necessary.
• Serves as project manager on a variety of risk management and information technology teams and maintains good working relationships with IT personnel responsible for executing information governance support.
• Coordinates and collaborates with Records & IG and other users to ensure that records and content (paper and electronic) are properly managed and disposed of.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of records and information governance-related practices, specifically relating to data retention and disposition.
• Knowledge of technology tools, including records systems (ideally FileTrail) and the Microsoft Suite, with specific expertise in Microsoft Excel reporting.
• Exhibit initiative, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently and exercise judgment through critical thinking.
• Ability to perceive and analyze problems, develop alternatives, and make or recommend sound decisions.
• Ability to comprehend and implement complex directions.
• Ability to maintain attention to detail within an environment of multiple, overlapping demands.
• Ability to adapt to and comprehend the evolving IG framework and associated technologies.
• Strong communication and organizational skills: analytical, detail-oriented, with the ability to adapt to shifting priorities.
• Must be extremely service-oriented and detail-oriented with an ability to plan and organize.
• Possess a professional, cooperative, and respectful demeanor, and the ability to maintain pleasant working relations with all levels of personnel.
• Ability to establish clear priorities and orchestrate resources across multiple functions and firm stakeholders in an organized manner.

Synergis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including but not limited to, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act.

For immediate consideration, please forward your resume to dreeves@synergishr.com.

If you require assistance or an accommodation in the application or employment process, please contact us at dreeves@synergishr.com.

Synergis is a workforce solutions partner serving thousands of businesses and job seekers nationwide. Our digital world has accelerated the need for businesses to build IT ecosystems that enable growth and innovation along with enhancing the Total Experience (TX). Synergis partners with our clients at the intersection of talent and transformation to scale their balanced teams of tech, digital and creative professionals. Learn more about Synergis at www.synergishr.com.