Information Governance Analyst (Exchange and Onboarding Focus)

Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations.

At Husch Blackwell, we believe that diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Information Governance Analyst (Exchange and Onboarding Focus) position. This position may be filled remotely or in any of our locations, including in a hybrid capacity.

The Information Governance Analyst supports our Information Governance (IG) strategy including the Information Lifecycle Management of all Client and Firm assets. This position utilizes project management tools and methodologies which include providing communication between stakeholders and team members to meet project requirements and timelines. Other areas of focus include:

• Microsoft Exchange Management :
• This position will be responsible for executing Information Governance needs within the Microsoft Exchange environment. These duties inside Exchange include preparing material for matter mobility, ensuring legal hold compliance, and assisting with new attorney onboarding and departures, assignments from Conflicts Counsel, and other duties as required.
• Onboarding:
• This position is responsible for assisting in the onboarding of files and data for new attorneys and clients. These duties include receiving and logging incoming data, importing data to approved repositories, and meeting with attorneys and support staff to understand file mapping and priorities. This position will also provide a key role in legal hold implementation and management.
  

Essential job functions:

• Analyzes detailed functional requirements.
• Designs and recommends process improvements and systems enhancements.
• Documents analysis results and recommendations. Begins to use tools such as process flow diagrams, swimlane diagrams, system specifications, etc.
• Writes procedures for new applications.
• Provides unit and integration testing by providing test plan recommendations and executing written test plans.
• Provides input for training plans and advises and trains users on proper and effective use of new and existing processes and systems.
• Provides knowledge regarding governance, ethics and security/privacy.
• Manages projects:
• With assistance manages single-site projects
• Develops and implements project plans which includes managing timelines, costs and quality, scheduling project meetings, setting agendas, preparing and communicating project status
• Prepares analytical reports and provides project updates to the appropriate person(s) throughout all phases of the project including project close-out
• Leads and facilitates project team meetings
• Defines and prioritizes tasks with input from others
• Works with peers to coordinate and complete project tasks
• Provides measurements and controls that validate process improvements
• Has expertise in all of our IG systems and can leverage this knowledge when improving processes or maintaining systems.
• Develops and implements IG policies, procedures and processes that provide security & confidentiality, improve client service, reduce liability, improve efficiencies and reduce costs.
• Continually improves our ILM in the areas of information asset creation, storage, management and disposition.
• Works as a team with the firms Risk Management Team, Compliance officer, General Counsel and IT Security Team.
• Assists with client audits.
• Provides subject matter expertise for IG initiatives.
• Implement ethical walls and legal holds for all data assets.
  
  

Position Requirements

• 2-year degree required; 4-year degree preferred
• 3-5 years’ relevant experience required
• Very good analytical skills, including a high level of technical aptitude and interest required.
• Experience mapping functional business requirements into a business system solution preferred
• Demonstrated leadership in managing small to medium projects
• Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Visio), general database systems and technology in general
• Knowledge of Electronic Management Systems preferred
  
  

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations as necessary to allow an individual with a disability to apply for and/or perform the essential functions of a position. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, please contact HR.

Compensation And Benefits

Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience. The exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. The expected compensation ranges for this position in various states and jurisdictions are as follows:

State of California: $53,000 - $102,000

State of Colorado: $49,000 - $88,000

Jersey City, NJ: $58,000 - $105,000

State of Massachusetts: $53,000 - $102,000

State of New York: $50,000 - $107,000

State of Washington: $52,000 - $98,000

Washington, D.C.: $69,000 - $101,000

The above salaries do not include a discretionary bonus, however bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed, and are dependent upon individual and firm performance. Full-time employees receive benefits including: medical and dental coverage; life insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; pre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses; an employee assistance program; Paid Time Off; paid holidays; participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements; and more.

Please submit a cover letter and resume when applying.

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet. Principal Applicants Only.