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Kobre & Kim

Legal Records Manager

Kobre & Kim, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Kobre & Kim consistently seeks exceptional candidates with the talent to deliver outstanding service that anticipates client needs.

The Legal Records Manager will play a vital role in ensuring the firm is properly managing all our legal records on both the Document Management System (iManage) and hard copy, including on-site records storage. If you have three years of experience and a proven track record of managing a law firm records department and information management software, then this is the role for you! In this role, you will manage all aspects of maintaining electronic and physical records, overseeing the management of legal records, storage, backup, maintenance, reproduction, protection, and disposition of all the firm’s legal records. You will also collaborate with firm management and the IT Department to develop a strategic plan for transitioning the department to a full digital platform, while demonstrating improved efficiency and productivity using best practices to support and achieve long-range goals for a global law firm.

Location:

New York (potential travel to other firm locations)

Primary Responsibilities

Ensure that firm processes and policies comply with all regulatory requirements for record retention and destruction

Coordinate and work closely with case team staff such as lawyers, analysts and litigation assistants

Define and oversee the policies and procedures for sending and retrieving records from storage facilities

Design and implement systems and processes with the Firm’s IT department to protect and secure critical records and information

Maintain important client/firm documents in a secure location

Store, arrange, index, classify and maintain inventory of all records stored offsite for all offices

Negotiate all outside firm storage agreements and contracts

Maintain on site secure destruction bins to ensure all documents deemed to be sensitive are disposed of properly, adhering to firm retention/destruction procedures and HIPAA guidelines, where appropriate

Tracking status locations and dispositions of Firm records

Coordinate and Manage file intake/opening for all new matters

Retain and/or destroy records after matters close as outlined in the firm’s document retention/destruction policy, devising, and ensuring the implementation of the firm’s off-site destruction schedule

Coordinate file transfers for incoming or departing attorneys

Facilitate the development of filing and barcoding of all office spaces, including maintaining current barcodes on all attorney offices, extension cabinets, record centers and case rooms.

Assistance with requests for Litigation Holds as instructed by the firm’s general counsel.

Respond to internal and/or external information inquiries, including subpoenas, requests from previous clients and previous attorney

Assistance with other requests related to client or firm records

Treat all information and materials obtained during the representation of a client as confidential

Ensure compliance with HIPAA laws

Handle other duties as assigned

Requirements

B.A. or B.S. degree required

A minimum of 3 years of records management experience in the legal industry

Considerable knowledge of records retention and storage procedures - Certified Records Manager designation or Records and Information Certification is highly desired, but not required

Strong proficiency in iManage Desksite

Advanced MS Office Suite skills, database, document management systems and other related software proficiency is required

Great attention to detail and accuracy

Demonstrate a strong work ethic and self-motivation, with a desire to take initiative

Proactively follow through and demonstrate ability to anticipate and address business needs

Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills, including ability to seamlessly prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced, high pressure environment

Possess excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, with an ability to exercise a high degree of professionalism, diplomacy, and confidentiality in interactions with all levels of the organization

At the time of posting, the salary range for this role is $97,000 (minimum) – $146,000 (maximum). This range is based on a full-time work schedule, in the office 5 days per week. Other compensation may include an annual discretionary bonus. The successful candidate’s actual salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, qualifications, licensure/certifications, training, skills, and market data.

Company Description Kobre & Kim is a conflict‑free global law firm focused exclusively on disputes and investigations, often involving fraud and misconduct. Recognized as the premier firm for cross‑border disputes, the firm has a particular focus on financial products and services litigation, insolvency disputes, intellectual property litigation, international judgment enforcement and asset recovery, and U.S. government enforcement and regulatory investigations. With more than 400 employees throughout the firm’s 15 global office locations, Kobre & Kim recognizes the value of incorporating diverse perspectives and professional disciplines to generate the most effective solutions for clients.

Kobre & Kim is an equal‑opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

As part of our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, we review the publicly available information of prospective employees. By applying for a position with Kobre & Kim you acknowledge and consent to this review.

Kobre & Kim values diversity of culture and thought and seeks talented, qualified employees in all its operations around the world regardless of race, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other protected classification under country or local law.

Kobre & Kim is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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