Law Firm Records Manager

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US-Washington-DC-1111 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted August 30, 2025 Last posted August 30, 2025
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Job Description:

The Records Manager oversees the operational and strategic records & information management services at an Epiq client with the primary focus of achieving service level agreements and surpassing client expectations. This position ensures that the client is receiving the optimal level of service in support of receipt, arrangement, storage, preservation, destruction and safeguarding client and administrative records.

Essential Job Responsibilities

  • Follow established guidelines and procedures for creating, circulating, storing, tracking, transferring, and destroying client records

  • Serve as the principal liaison between Epiq, the client’s administration and Records Staff

  • Track the circulation of files to and from client staff in Records Management System (RMS) database

  • Manage all Records Staff employed at the site, including recruiting, training, performance management and development 

  • Manager process to regular inventory of files stored onsite in client facilities, including exception reporting

  • Assist client with file transfer activities, obtaining relevant files, preparing file indexes, staging for review, and preparing for shipment as instructed

  • Assist client with retention activities, including obtaining relevant files, preparing file indexes, staging for review, and preparing for shipment or secure destruction as instructed

  • Assist client with clean-up activities, including triage, categorization, and appropriate storage or disposition of content

  • Manage a team of 4 Records Specialists in WDC and 3 Records Specialists in NYC.

Qualifications & Characteristics

  • High School Diploma and college preferred or equivalent years of Records Management experience

  • Possess a minimum of 3 years’ experience managing a Records Management operation in a law firm setting.

  • Familiarity with FileTrail, iManage Records Manager, Autonomy Records Manager (FileSurf), LegalKey and/or similar Records Management Systems

  • Familiarity with iManage Work, NetDocuments, OpenTEXT DM and/or similar Document or Enterprise Content Management Systems

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams

  • Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills

  • Experience transitioning to an electronic environment

  • Ability to lift or move 40 lbs. or greater

  • Ability to grasp, lift or carry packages on a standard wheeled cart with a load capacity of 75 lbs.

  • Ability to walk, bend, kneel, stand or sit for an extended period of time

The Compensation range for this role is 69,172 to 86,464 USD per yaer and may be eligible for an annual bonus. Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual's location, skills, experience and qualifications.

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About this role

Summary

Oversee records management services, ensuring optimal client service and compliance.

Job title

Law Firm Records Manager

Experience level

3+ years

Industry

legal

Location requirements

Located in Washington, DC; remote work not allowed.

Salary

69,172 to 86,464 USD per year

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

high school diplomarecords managementfiletrailimanagemicrosoft officecommunicationelectronic environmentlifting

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

records managementlaw firmdocument management
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site