Information Governance Data Retention & Disposition Specialist (VS) POST NUMBER: 464644

Title: Data Retention & Disposition Specialist (Law Firm Experience Required)
Hybrid (On-Site – Tues-Thurs)
Location: Midtown – Atlanta
Compensation: $65,000-80,000/year (based on experience)

Vaco is partnering with a reputable, international law firm to hire a Data Retention & Disposition Specialist (Hybrid-Midtown-Atlanta). The firm is seeking a Data Retention & Disposition Specialist to support its Information Governance program. This role works closely with the Information Governance Compliance Manager and the Director of Records & Information Governance to implement, maintain, and enhance firm ? wide data retention and disposition processes. The specialist will collaborate with attorneys, administrative teams, IT, and outside vendors to ensure compliance and reduce risk. To be considered, candidates must have 2-5 years of experience at a law firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain data retention and disposition processes and procedures.
• Lead firm ? wide initiatives aligned with policies and industry best practices.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to data retention and disposition.
• Develop and enhance compliance processes and supporting documentation.
• Serve as a liaison to attorneys and staff on IG and retention issues.
• Monitor changes in legal records and IG standards; create educational materials for attorneys.
• Partner with lawyers, operations, and administrative teams to update policies, procedures, and training.
• Manage projects, resources, and priorities effectively.
• Coordinate with external vendors as needed.
• Create, review, and maintain IG policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
• Update documentation to reflect policy changes.
• Act as project manager on Risk Management and IT initiatives; collaborate closely with IT teams.
• Work with records & teams to ensure proper management and disposition of paper and electronic records.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience within records and information governance, especially data retention and disposition (legal industry required)
• Experience with information governance technology tools, including FileTrail and Microsoft Office (MS Excel expertise required).
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.