Legal Records Associate

Company: Williams Lea
Location: Lynwood
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

Job descriptionWilliams Lea is the global provider of skilled business-critical support services to financial, legal and professional services firms. We connect people, processes and technology to manage documents and streamline key operational functions. From our humble beginnings as a financial printer in London, to our position today as a global outsourcing leader, our business is built a strong heritage, great relationships and a talented team. Our 6,000 worldwide employees work onsite at clients and onshore/offshore at Williams Lea operations providing rivaled support and helping clients transform their support operations. With revenues of over $400 million, Williams Lea is backed by Advent International, one of the largest global private equity investors. Williams Lea is hiring for a Records Associate to work Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm! The candidate for this Records Associate position will be responsible for delivering exceptional customer service to our clients within a corporate law firm environment. Work requirements include file creation, labeling, retrievals, transfers, destruction, tracking and also document scanning. This position requires regular professional written and verbal communication with our clients, other departments and vendors. Coordination of records scanning and retrieval projects with other departments and external vendors is also required for this position. Good working skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe PDF, eDocs DM and LegalKey are essential for this position. Job Responsibilities: --- Following all established internal Records procedures--- Creation of new files and revision of existing files--- Data entry into the records management database--- Adhering to document retention policies--- Labeling, moving and shelving files--- Follow-up on checked-out files as needed --- Process and file incoming records under their respective client matters--- Participate in diverse ongoing Records projects regularly--- Coordinate and track scanning projects between Records and other departments--- Daily scanning of documents using computer desktop scanners and Adobe PDF--- PDF quality control, profiling and saving to the Document Management System--- Using a handheld barcode scanner to track the location and movement of internal files--- Track and retrieve files from internal or external locations as needed for client requests--- Processing inactive and closed files in preparation for transfer to off-site storage--- Work with offsite storage vendors on retrieval/storage of files via web interface or phone--- Routing and tracking of locked shred bins managed by Records for the firm's NY office --- Maintaining daily productivity tracking logs of all department activities and projects--- Research of client and matter information in various firm databases as needed--- Working on any other reasonable request for Records related assistance--- Maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality of all firm records and files Job Requirements: --- High school diploma or equivalent, college degree preferred--- Prior legal records experience required--- Excellent attention to detail and strong consistent task focus--- Professional, effective written and oral communication skills--- Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills--- Effectively complete tasks without constant supervision--- Ability to multi-task and meet multiple deadlines--- Intermediate Windows 10 based computer skills required--- Good working skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook required--- LegalKey and eDocs DM experience required--- Document scanning and Adobe PDF toolset experience preferred--- Ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential materials required--- Capacity and willingness to climb short ladders/step stools--- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and push carts full of files on a regular basis--- Able to load, push, and unload carts of boxes or files as needed--- Capable of understanding client inquiries and providing effective responses Your safety and well-being: As we all continue to deal with the effects of COVID-19, your health and well-being remain our top priority. In preparation for returning to our workplaces, the following guidance has been developed with reference to government, designated authority, as well as feedback received from employees. This guidance is further supported by our Wellness site content and external resources to help you manage through these unprecedented times. Face masks:To supplement social distancing and where stipulated, everyone is required to wear a face mask at all times upon entering and when working within the building. Social distancing:Workstations and office areas are continually evaluated to ensure the 2m/6ft social distancing rule can be applied and adhered to by all employees. It is the policy of Williams Lea to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity of expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law. Williams Lea is a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. By submitting your interest in this job, you agree to receive text notifications with additional steps to complete your job application. You will receive up to 6 messages from the number "63879". Message & data rates may apply. Please refer to our privacy policy for more information. By submitting your interest in this job, you agree to receive text notifications with additional steps to complete your job application. You will receive up to 6 messages from the number "63879". Message & data rates may apply. Please refer to our privacy policy for more information. PandoLogic. Category: Administrative, Keywords: Document Control Clerk

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