Information Governance Specialist

INFORMATION GOVERNANCE SPECIALIST | Halifax, N.S.

Cox & Palmer is a full-service, top-ranked Atlantic Canadian law and our goal is to foster unparalleled

client relationships and deliver exceptional results. We don't just provide legal services; we empower great people to make a difference.

Our Halifax office is seeking an Information Governance Specialist to join our team.

WHAT WE OFFER

Learning and development in a friendly and welcoming environment;

Work in an interesting, rewarding, and ever-changing area to support the law firm;

An inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and equitable opportunities;

Competitive compensation and benefits package;

Working with highly skilled support staff and

Flexible work arrangements.

EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We welcome and encourage applications from persons who identify as women, visible minorities, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community/people with diverse gender identities and sexual orientations. Applicants from these equity-priority groups may self-identify in their application.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Work closely with legal and staff teams, assisting with the management of information throughout the firm to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and operational requirements and firm policies and procedures.

Assist with the lifecycle of firm and client/matter records.

Liaises with external vendors regarding offsite record collection, storage, and retrieval.

Supports the collation, review, update, release, transfer, disposition, or deletion of records.

Participates in the training on procedures and guidelines related to information management.

Support compliance reviews, investigations, and information governance audits.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

High school diploma required, college or university education preferred, or a combination of education and equivalent work experience, preferably in records management, information governance or data management.

· The ability to analyze data and interpret information to improve the management of client and administrative records.

· Strong written and oral communication skills, interpersonal and collaboration skills.

· Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of firm records and information.

· Familiarity with the management of network file shares.

· Experience with Microsoft software, specifically, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

If this sounds like you, please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

Dave MacNeil, Chief Technology Officer

Nova Centre - South Tower 1500 - 1625 Grafton Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 0E8

We thank all candidates for their interest in Cox & Palmer.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.