Information Governance Analyst

McDermott Will & Emery

. Manage Information Governance initiatives to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and policies .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $59,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage Information Governance initiatives to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and policies
Maintain policies and procedures for proper management and protection of information
Manage work product related to Client Transfers, including attorney and client onboarding and offboarding
Manage electronically stored information using Information Governance technology systems
Enforce compliance with ethical and regulatory requirements for sensitive or protected data
Provide input on workflows, integrations, analytics, and technology solutions
Articulate Information Governance obligations to attorneys, paralegals, and staff
Resolve inquiries relating to Information Governance policies and procedures
Coordinate identification, transfer, and collection of responsive materials for attorney departures, lateral acquisitions, legal holds, and client transfers
Transfer electronic records to and from iManage and related repositories
Import, classify, and assign electronic data and metadata to client/matter workspaces
Document and classify outbound digital record transfers in ServiceNow
Develop working relationships with attorneys during onboarding and offboarding
Use Titan File, 7-zip, Prosperoware Milan, database reporting, and critical system dependencies
Collaborate with Legal and Business Operations personnel
Develop and maintain technology and workflow best practices
Implement information governance compliance procedures, documentation, educational materials, and internal controls
Coordinate appropriate security for workspaces and folders
Complete special projects as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or at least two (2) years of related work experience
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
Law firm experience preferred
Document Management System (iManage or NetDocs) experience preferred
Prosperoware Milan experience preferred
ServiceNow experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Discretionary performance-based bonus
Competitive total rewards package
Career opportunities
Work-life balance support
Wellness support for physical, emotional, mental, and financial health
Flexible/remote work indicated by hybrid designation