Information Governance Supervisor

Husch Blackwell • Dallas, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Supervisor
position. This position is open in our Austin, TX or Dallas, TX offices. This position
will work on-site 4-5 days per week.

The Information Governance Supervisor oversees the Information Governance
program at specified office(s) across the Firm’s national footprint. This
includes but is not limited to supervising a team across multiple offices
including the hiring, firing, personnel evaluations and career planning. Also
includes planning, project management and organizing day-to-day activities as
well as short and long term projects. Interacts with internal and external
customers, including the marketing of the program. Position includes budget
creation and monitoring. Supervisors are expected to analyze systems and
recommend improvements. Essential functions include:

Requirements

• 2‐year degree required; 4‐year degree preferred or commensurate professional and educational experience.
• Trade Training preferred; 3‐5 years’ experience in related field required, preferably in a professional services environment.
• Specialized course work in records management, business law, administrative management, legal studies,  or information technology preferred.
• Strong computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, general database systems and technology in general. Experience with FileTrail and NetDocs preferred.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• May require overnight travel.

Nice To Haves

• Trade Training preferred
• Specialized course work in records management, business law, administrative management, legal studies,  or information technology preferred.
• Experience with FileTrail and NetDocs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the management of the local and regional Information Governance program, including development and implementation of policies and procedures.
• Supervise and coordinate daily work of the Information Governance staff. Plan, schedule, and assign work tasks. Regularly audit outputs for quality assurance.
• Mastery of Information Governance lifecycle procedures of the Firm and supervision of their implementation by direct reports including
• Supervise information creation, receipt, storage, retrieval and disposition.
• Evaluate current records and information systems for completeness, efficiency and usefulness through auditing and staff and user interviews. Recommend improvements as necessary.
• Ensure information security compliance such as ethical walls, protective orders, and legal holds.
• Manage process for client files transferring out of the Firm for assigned offices, including file review, documentation, and collaboration with Risk Management. Ensures compliance with Firm policies and procedures for outbound transfers.
• Understands and applies Firm Retention Schedule. Participates in process to review and approve eligible client and administrative files for disposition. Ensures timely completion of annual disposition process within assigned offices.
• Develop and administer training programs for staff and user departments to ensure standardization of systems and their effective use.
• Prepare statistical reports on all aspects of program as required.
• Conduct job performance reviews for assigned personnel. Prepare salary recommendations for approval by Senior Manager – Information Governance.
• Assist in budgeting process for the department, including the creation of budget, regular monitoring of spend, recommending and justifying purchases and expenditures.
• Performs other duties as may be required from time to time.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree