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Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by Forrest Solutions. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $50.00/hr - $60.00/hr Direct message the job poster from Forrest Solutions Senior Director, National Recruitment Outsourcing Division Job Opportunity: Records and Information Governance Manager Location: Washington DC Industry: Legal / Professional Services Are you a seasoned Records professional ready to take the next step in your career? Do you have the leadership skills to guide a small, dedicated team while staying hands-on in managing records and information governance initiatives? We’re seeking an experienced Records and Information Governance Manager to lead our records team and drive operational excellence across both physical and digital records environments. This is a high-impact role that requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to maintain compliance in a fast-paced, professional setting. Key Responsibilities: Lead daily operations of the Firm’s Records and Information Governance team Supervise, mentor, and manage a small onsite records staff Develop, implement, and maintain records management policies, procedures, and compliance protocols Oversee the classification, indexing, storage, and retrieval of both physical and digital records Manage offsite storage vendors, file room operations, and technology/process transitions Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and retention requirements (e.g., Outside Counsel Guidelines) Conduct regular audits to ensure security, compliance, and defensible recordkeeping Guide file transfer and disposition processes related to client matters, attorney onboarding/offboarding, and litigation readiness Provide training and support to firm users on best practices in records and information governance Prepare reports and track key metrics to support risk reduction and process improvements Qualifications & Experience: Proven experience (5+ years) in Records Management and Information Governance, ideally in a legal or professional services environment Strong working knowledge of records retention, legal/regulatory compliance, and file lifecycle management Experience managing a team or leading operational projects in a records setting Excellent communication, problem-solving, and documentation skills Familiarity with electronic records management systems (ERMS), document management platforms, and physical records tracking Ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on execution All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, origin, disability, or military status. The compensation outlined reflects expectations for candidates who fully meet the role’s qualifications in terms of education and experience. While the position is open to both internal and external applicants, if a current Forrest Solutions employee is selected and does not meet all criteria, the title, structure, and compensation may be adjusted accordingly based on internal guidelines. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Customer Service and Administrative Staffing and Recruiting and Legal Services Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) #J-18808-Ljbffr Forrest Solutions

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