Records Specialist Job at Locke Lord LLP
General Statement of Duties:
The Records Specialist is responsible for all daily tasks necessary to create and maintain client files throughout their lifecycle.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Execute defined procedures to ensure compliance with records management policies and procedures according to the Firm’s established standards
- Maintain a thorough working and training knowledge of the records management system and its functionality
- Describe procedures and standards to others; interprets instructions; maintains documentation of procedures
- Using the Firm’s records management system to perform all day-to-day tasks associated with file creation, circulation, maintenance, storage and final disposition
- Perform specialized data entry and file maintenance duties including; assembly, interfiling, scanning and detailed indexing of records according to established processes and organizational requirements
- Maintenance and tracking of physical files throughout the matter lifecycle
- Prepare files, pack boxes and arrange for retrieval, pick-up, and delivery of files/boxes within the Firm and to/from off-site storage
- Shift and organize physical files to maximize space to store active matter files
- Coordinate regular destruction tasks and special destruction projects with offsite storage vendor
- Comply with procedures to identify, track and manage client files that are subject to ethical walls and litigation holds
- Support management of workrooms including inventory control, tracking and disposition
- Participate in records audits and cleanup projects
- Compile accurate and complete system generated reports using specific criteria
- Order and manage inventory of departmental supplies
- Must be available and responsive to attorney, secretary or paralegal questions and concerns
- Assist end users in adoption and utilization of records management best practices
- Other duties as assigned
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree highly preferred
- Minimum 2+ years of records management experience, preferably in a law firm
- Working knowledge of records management principles and best practices
- Ability to work independently, with minimum supervision
- Demonstrated aptitude for problem-solving, attention to detail, and managing issues to satisfactory closure
- Proven resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced work environment
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communications (both oral and written) and customer service skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of Firm personnel
- Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, and FileTrail
- Must be able to routinely retrieve and distribute files, boxes and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds; operate carts or other similar device; retrieve/replace files/boxes from shelves of up to eight feet high
Additional Information:
Supervisory Responsibility – This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment – This position operates in a professional office environment.
Position Type/Expected Work Hours – This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Travel – Little to no travel is expected for this position.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Providence, RI: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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