DescriptionThis is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the top law firms in the U.S.! Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is looking for a
Manager, Records Management to join our team in our
Seattle office.
We offer a hybrid work engagement with two days of remote work, and three days in-office.
This position is responsible for the strategic leadership, operational oversight, and continuous improvement of the firm's Records Management function. The Manager ensures alignment with firm-wide Information Governance policies, regulatory requirements, and risk management objectives.
The role provides end-to-end ownership of records management operations, including physical and electronic records, and is accountable for team performance, policy implementation, and process optimization across the firm.
On a typical day you will: Strategic Leadership & Program Ownership
- Define and execute the firm's Records Management strategy
- Lead development of policies, standards, and procedures
- Establish goals, metrics, and reporting
- Act as subject matter expert to leadership
Operational Oversight & Service Delivery
- Own end-to-end Records services delivery
- Oversee full records lifecycle
- Ensure SLA adherence and performance tracking
- Address service gaps and risks
People Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, develop, and manage staff
- Oversee hiring, coaching, performance management
- Manage workload and resource allocation
- Build a high-performing team culture
Policy, Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure policy and regulatory compliance
- Partner with Legal and Risk teams
- Identify and mitigate risks
- Standardize practices across offices
Process Improvement & Technology Enablement
- Drive automation and process improvements
- Evaluate and implement technology solutions
- Partner with IT on enhancements
- Promote transition to electronic records
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Act as liaison across departments
- Support onboarding and education
- Represent function in firm initiatives
- Drive adoption of best practices
Join us if you have:- Significant experience in records management or information governance
- Proven leadership and operational management experience
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities
- Deep understanding of records lifecycle and compliance
- Strong stakeholder management capabilities
What's in it For You?DWT offers competitive compensation in addition to ample benefits including but not limited to:
- Choice of health and vision insurance plans
- 2 paid volunteer days for qualifying community service work
- Dental plan
- Fertility and adoption benefit
- Paid sabbatical after 13 years of service
- Tuition reimbursement
- Commuter benefits
- Retirement contribution
This job description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities.
Washington State The annualized salary range for this position in Washington is $99,000 to $120,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate's education, training, experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, telemedicine and virtual short term solution based counseling services, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, subsidized backup care and caregiving resources, 401(k), vacation, sick time, 11 paid holidays each year and an employee assistance program. For full-time employees, the initial vacation benefit is 15 days per year and 11 days of sick leave per year, accrued bi-weekly. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs are also available.
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