Irving, Texas
San Jose, California
WEST CHESTER, Pennsylvania
Posted: 16-Apr-25
Location: South Carolina
Type: Full Time
Internal Number: INFOR002418
Burr & Forman has an immediate opening for an Information Governance Specialist in our Columbia, SC office. Under the direction of the Director of Information Governance, this position supports the day-to-day execution of the firm’s Records Management Program, including managing the firm’s client and administrative records, both electronic and physical, throughout the information lifecycle
This position is a unique opportunity to join a firm that prioritizes our clients, colleagues, and communities. Burr & Forman enjoys a highly collaborative culture in a familiar environment where individual contributions are recognized and valued. Our clients have local, national, and international interests, and the work we do is interesting and important. If you’re a service-minded professional with intellectual curiosity and excellent work ethic, please consider joining our team.
KEY CONTRIBUTIONS
- Implement firm policy and procedure regarding the records management process
- Create new files in the RMS, affix file labels, and deliver to requestor
- Coordinate file circulation and offsite storage requests
- Coordinate file/box pickups and deliveries
- Monitor and manage flow of boxes onsite and communicate status to manager
- Coordinate secure shredding service schedules
- Monitor the firm’s Information Governance mailbox and respond to inquiries
- Assists with scanning and digitization efforts, as needed
- Assist with file disposition efforts in accordance with firm policies
- Conduct regular quality assurance audits on files
- Special projects and additional duties as assigned
THE ESSENTIALS
- A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and/or relevant certifications preferred
- 1-2 years of office experience, preferably in a law firm setting
- Ability to work proactively with attorneys and staff at all levels across the firm
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Balance competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment, exercising patience and professionalism during stressful situations
- Highly organized, detail-orientated, proactive with a desire to take ownership as a contributing member of the team
- Must be able to lift and/or transport materials weighing up to 25 pounds
- Occasional travel to other office locations required
Equal Opportunity Employer
Burr & Forman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, and promoting lawyers and staff without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, military and protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, genetic information, disability or any other protected characteristic.
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