Information Governance Analyst IT Information Governance Department Summary The Information Governance Analyst is part of a team of professionals responsible for implementing and managing Information Governance IG operations across the information lifecycle. This role supports a wide range of stakeholders across practice groups leadership and administrative departments to both implement and continuously improve information governance capabilities and offerings that enable the firms strategic objectives and uphold legal regulatory ethical and client obligations. Apply Qualifications Education & Credentials Bachelors degree is strongly preferred ideally in Information Systems or a related technical discipline. Knowledge & Experience Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in Information Governance Data Governance Legal Operations or eDiscovery ideally in a large law firm setting or legal information services provider. Experience with common Information Governance technologies and solutions e.g. document management systems data migration electronic physical records management data transfer security and access management. Duties and Responsibilities Supports and enhances IG operations workflows and departmental initiatives. Administers and monitors IG processes to reduce risk and ensure compliance with legal regulatory ethical and client requirements. Develops processes related to the lifecycle of client and firm records including preservation of electronic records. Supports IG leadership with the documentation of business and system requirements for information governance technologies and tooling. Participates in matter mobility and maintenance operations to safeguard the integrity of data between record sources and databases. Fields operational requests for client records onboarding and offboarding. Transfers electronic records to and from the Firms Document Management System and other related Firm Approved repositories. Secures the firms sensitive and protected data to enforce compliance with ethical client and regulatory requirements. Ensures inbound electronic data and metadata are imported accurately classified and assigned to the corresponding clientmatter workspaces. Responds to and resolves Information Governance tickets. Liaises with attorneys and administrative departments to administer legal holds as directed. Supports IG leadership with root -cause analysis and reporting. Qualifications Continued Administrative experience with document management systems e.g. iManage NetDocs and operating import and export tools. Experience handling data preferably large volumes andor unstructured datasets. Experience with Microsoft Purview preferred. Experience developing and documenting process and workflows. Experience with enterprise technology solutions used for the management of both physical and electronic information. Familiarity with the information lifecycle. Familiarity with industry best practices for electronic and physical data retention organization and discovery. Familiarity of privacy regulations e.g. GDPR. Skills & Expectations Ability to work in a demanding environment where priorities change frequently. Highly motivated analytical organized and efficient. Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills Excel Outlook PowerPoint and Word. Strong skills relevant to IG operations. Strong analytical and problem -solving abilities. Duties & Responsibilities Continued Supports the development of IG training materials. Ensures timely completion of necessary administrative duties procedures and preparation of management reports as required. Performs other duties as assigned. Uphold high standards of confidentiality discretion and integrity particularly with respect to all sensitive andor confidential firm and client information to which this position will have access. Status Non-Exempt Reports To Information Governance Manager Workplace Type Hybrid Salary range is 77000 - 100500 depending on candidate experience and location. Candidates hired for staff positions with a minimum work schedule of 30 hours per week are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare insurance. Learn more about benefits at Covington. httpswww.cov.comencareersstaffbenefits View Covington job applicant privacy notice here httpswww.cov.comenjob -applicant -privacy -notice Qualifications Continued Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. Effective oral written and interpersonal communication skills with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross -functional teams. Ability to be flexible and adaptable to support new firm strategies and changing priorities. Work Conditions Based in any U.S. office location Core hours of 900 am - 530pm Monday - Friday hybrid in -office which will be a combination of onsite and remote work with occasional on -call availability Position requires access to equipment software or technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. To be granted access pursuant to US Export Control laws candidate must be either a a United States citizen or national b a person lawfully admitte d for permanent residence of the United States i.e. Green Card" holder or c an INS -approved refugee or asylum holder who has applied for naturalization within six months of the date the individual first became eligible and if not yet naturalized is still actively pursuing naturalization if 2 years have passed since the date of application to be granted access pursuant to US Export Control laws. Candidates will be required to submit appropriate documentation to determine whether access can be grante d before proceeding further through the application process. Covington & Burling LLP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any aspect of employment including hir ing salary promotion discipline termination and benefits on the basis of race color ethnicity religion national origin g ender gender identity or expression age marital status sexual orientation family responsibility disability including physical handicap or any other improper criterion. Covington will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with applicable l aws including the California Fair Chance Act the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Fair Chance Ordinance the Los Ang eles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.