Data Retention & Disposition Specialist

King & Spalding is a leading global law firm with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and the seamless delivery of legal services. We harness innovative technology and exceptional talent to meet the complex needs of our clients in a fast-paced and dynamic legal landscape.

We are seeking a Data Retention & Disposition Specialist to join our Atlanta office. The Data Retention & Disposition Specialist will report to the Information Governance Compliance Manager and the Director of Records & Information Governance.

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 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 in regard to data retention and disposition.
• Works with management in the development and enhancement of processes to ensure compliance with all applicable data retention and disposition requirements; coordinate 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.
• Coordinate 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.
• Coordinate and collaborate with Records & IG and other users to ensure that records and content (paper and electronic) are properly managed and disposed of.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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 and self-motivation and the ability to work independently and exercise judgment based on critical independent 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 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.

The firm offers a generous total compensation package with bonuses and raises awarded in recognition of individual merit-based performance. All full-time Business Services employees may participate in King & Spalding’s comprehensive benefit program including health and wellness plan, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and a health savings account, a 401(k) plan, profit sharing plan, and a substantial Paid Time Off (PTO) program.

King & Spalding LLP (K&S) is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal, and local laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other status protected by applicable law. 

We are proud of our remarkably cohesive culture, which now encompasses more than 2,500 lawyers and business professionals worldwide. We seek to attract and develop the very best talent to work with us.