Cox & Palmer is a full-service, top-ranked Atlantic Canadian law firm with the knowledge and experience clients rely upon for solid legal solutions. The firm prides itself on a collegial work atmosphere and supportive team environment.

We hire self-motivated, team-minded individuals with a strong work ethic, integrity and a commitment to client service.

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

SUMMARY OF 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.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

Cox & Palmer provides a competitive compensation and benefits package including:

• A generous paid vacation allowance;
• Three flex days per year;
• Paid sick days;
• Hybrid work options for many roles;
• Firm paid Health, Dental, and Life Insurance plans;
• Group Pension Plan with employer matching contributions;
• Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• An annual Health and Fitness Allowance; and
• Group RRSP and TFSA programs.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
We understand the value that an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace brings to our people, our clients, and the communities we serve.

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.

In the course of the hiring process, candidates are entitled to seek necessary accommodations. We urge candidates who are invited for an interview and need specific accommodations to engage in a conversation with our recruitment team to explore how we can best support them during this process

APPLY

The deadline to apply is June 8th, 2024.

If this sounds like you, please submit your resume and covering letter to nscareers@coxandpalmer.com

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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. In the course of the hiring process, candidates are entitled to seek necessary accommodations. We urge candidates who are invited for an interview and need specific accommodations to engage in a conversation with our recruitment team to explore how we can best support them during this process.