Information Governance Matter Mobility Senior Analyst

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.  

The Information Governance (IG) Matter Mobility Senior Analyst is an integral part of Latham’s Information Governance team and will be responsible for assisting with coordinating the workflow of a team that provides assistance to staff and attorneys across the firm with file transfers in and out of the firm, while providing centrally coordinated support to practice office IG Operations departments and coordinating all major functions of the Matter Mobility team with minimal supervision. This role will be located in our Global Services Office in downtown Los Angeles. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Developing plans, organizing files and workflow, and assuming responsibility for the completion of major projects
• Ensuring compliance with policies and completion of the matter mobility process, as well as responding to questions and providing guidance and training as needed
• Exercising judgment in ensuring that firm policies and procedures are followed and understanding how ethical and legal obligations impact the storage, organization, and transfer of data in a global environment
• Advising attorneys, legal professionals, and staff about information management best practices, data privacy and security issues, and other risk management issues
• Communicating effectively with the Lateral Partner Onboarding team and other teams outside of IG that play a role in the matter mobility process
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
  

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Possess extensive knowledge of information governance, data security, privacy principles, best practices, and procedures
• Display excellent communication skills
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the physical and electronic resources of the department and firm

And have:

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in relevant records and information management required, preferably at a law firm
• Experience in other law firm positions having significant document organizational responsibilities may be considered in lieu of directly related Information Governance or Records experience
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent; a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

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