Information Governance Compliance Analyst

Build your big career with the firm that does Big Law, Better. McDermott Will & Schulte is a leading global law firm that brings together more than 1,750 lawyers and 1,400 business professionals. We celebrate excellence, collaboration, and community and have been recognized as a top workplace by USA Today, Fortune, The American Lawyer, Vault and others. We are also certified by Great Place to Work.

At McDermott, we don't just invest in your future, we accelerate your career - wherever it may lead. That includes supporting you both in and outside of the office.

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• Real rewards for real work: We offer generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence.

Job Description:

The Information Governance Compliance Analyst supports the firm's Information Governance program by performing detailed review of client and nonclient data related to attorney and business professional departures from the firm. This role is responsible for efficiently executing review plans established by the Information Governance Counsel and the General Counsel's Office to ensure client privileges are protected and firm proprietary data remains within the firm. The Information Governance Compliance Analyst relies on strong technology and data analysis skills and performs data analysis tasks, including processing and loading documents to a document review platform, when necessary.

As the Information Governance Compliance Analyst you will:

• Process, extract, convert, and manipulate data utilizing eDiscovery software and forensic tools
• Support the Information Governance Counsel in reviewing and transferring data during attorney departures, transitions, and other information governance projects
• Document, execute and track electronic data processing requests through the ticketing system; assist with the maintenance of project tracking
• Prepare data from eDiscovery software for review, including running search terms and setting up reviews according to previously established guidelines
• Review large volume of client and nonclient documents to ensure client privileges and confidentiality are maintained and firm proprietary information remains within the firm
• Manage departing attorney expectations regarding transfer timelines
• Accumulate, manage, and summarize document review statistics and metrics

Job Specifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• At least three (3) years of related work experience, ideally in a large law firm setting
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively within a professional services environment
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to handle and maintain highly confidential information
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

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Successful candidates will be provided with outstanding career opportunities and will receive a competitive total rewards package with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses.

Target Hiring Range $59,000 - $82,000

Please note that quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that MWS provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk and hear

• Employee must occasionally lift up to twenty (20) pounds

Work Environment:

Typical indoor office environment

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people within this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.