Information Governance Coordinator

Our Am Law 100 client is seeking an Information Governance Coordinator to join their New York City team. In this role, the Coordinator will manage and align firm resources to execute key information governance functions, including file intake, transfers, data access, records retention, and disposition. The Coordinator will serve as a trusted advisor to attorneys, clients, and professional staff, providing guidance on information governance best practices, data privacy, and risk management, while ensuring full compliance with firm policies.

The position is based in New York City and has a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule.

• Coordinate and perform all aspects of information governance, including file intake, transfers, retention, disposition, and destruction, ensuring compliance with firm policies, client guidelines, and ethical/legal obligations.
• Manage outgoing and incoming client file transfers, collaborating with IT, Records Management, General Counsel, other firms, and lateral partners to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery.
• Utilize tools such as Outlook, Relativity, and Excel to review, organize, track, and report on client and attorney files, including email exports and document preparation.
• Lead and participate in firmwide information governance projects, including office moves, cleanups, and retention or quality control initiatives.
• Advise attorneys, partners, and professional staff on information governance best practices, data privacy, risk management, and the proper use of firm applications, providing ad hoc training as needed.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of the Firm’s systems, policies, and processes, communicating effectively across teams and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

• Proficient in firm software (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and database systems (e.g., Relativity), with the ability to quickly learn new tools, operating systems, and file types (PST, MSG, TXT, ZIP).
• Skilled in Windows file management, including moving, copying, and zipping files for sharing or storage.
• Strong leadership abilities, including delegation, project management, and guiding team members effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to interact with attorneys, management, staff, clients, and external partners.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, handle sensitive matters, and maintain confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptable and flexible, capable of working independently or collaboratively, with willingness to adjust hours to meet business needs.

• Bachelors Degree or higher
• Minimum of three years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

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