Records and Information Specialist
Work Location White Plains Office
Duration of Assignment 12 month(s)
Experience Level 1 (1-5 years)
Anticipated Start Date Immediate
Project Overview
The Records Assistant role supports the Corporate Records team by reviewing, preparing, digitizing, and classifying hardcopy documents for inclusion in the organization's Records Management System. Work in accordance with the business records and content management policies Under the supervision of Digital warehouse and the Law department, assist in the creation of a digital collection for archived hard copy law cases. Knowledge of litigation documents required.
Job Functions & Responsibilities
- Review hard-copy documents to determine whether they meet the criteria for official records.
- Classify and accurately name records using established naming conventions and filing guidelines.
- Prepare documents for scanning, including organizing, removing staples, and ensuring materials are in a scan-ready condition.
- Under general direction, responsible for electronic scanning of records, and the supporting processes. Includes scanning hardcopy records using standard imaging equipment and verify image quality.
- Upload scanned documents into the Records Management System with correct metadata.
- Maintain organization and tracking of documents throughout the preparation, scanning, and uploading process.
- Assist with basic quality control checks to ensure accuracy and completeness of digitized records.
- Understand specific Business area functions such as: Finance, Payroll, Law, Engineering and other Utility specific roles. Familiarity working with a Records Retention Schedule by associating documents with their Record Series Titles, retention periods, regulations, and RM File Numbers.
- Capture metadata and other valuable data to support records compliance.
- Maintain appropriate confidentiality in matters pertaining to all forms of records, including HIPPA, PII and all other business affairs.
- Proactively work to improve the searchability of the scanned record by understanding business area needs.
Skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to follow established procedures and naming conventions.
- Basic computer skills and comfort working with digital files and databases.
- Ability to manage repetitive tasks while maintaining quality.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
- Prior experience with scanning, records management and content management principles, approaches and solutions and demonstrated application
- Demonstrated strong experience with state-of-the-art electronic filing and content management systems
- Ability to prioritize and manage a project from conception to completion, including working with end users to assure the final product meets their standards.
- Prior experience or knowledge of Content Server and SharePoint or other Content Management systems; preferred.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
Education & Certifications
Education, Experience and Certifications
- Bachelor's degree, in a related field is preferred.
- 3+ years' experience in Legal Records or information management.