Information Governance Coordinator

The role

Clifford Chance is seeking a full-time Information Governance Coordinator based in either our Washington, D.C. or Houston offices. The Information Governance Coordinator will play a key role in supporting the law firm's information governance and records management functions. Working closely with the Records Department, legal teams, and the wider Information Governance team, this role will help ensure the efficient handling, organization, and accessibility of both physical and electronic records in compliance with firm policies and legal obligations. This position will report to the Head of Information Governance.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate and support the implementation and improvement of the Firm’s document management and storage practices.
• Serve as a liaison between attorneys, staff, offsite storage vendors, and internal departments regarding file retrieval, storage, and disposition.
• Provide administrative and operational support including filing, scanning, printing, and handling email correspondence related to records management.
• Prepare, edit, and proofread records-related documentation with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Utilize firm databases and systems to track, locate, and manage document sources and file statuses.
• Assist in the return, transfer, or archiving of electronic and physical client files in accordance with the Firm’s retention and destruction policies.
• Maintain accurate records of physical and electronic file activities and assist with audits or compliance reviews as needed.
• Support onboarding and training efforts related to information governance procedures and systems.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned by the Head of Information Governance.