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Manager, Records Management
Davis Wright Tremaine LLPUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 May 2026
💰 $120,000/yr($99,000/yr – $120,000/yr)
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the top law firms in the U.S.! Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is looking for a Manager, Records Management to join our team in our Seattle office.
We offer a hybrid work engagement with two days of remote work, and three days in-office.
This position is responsible for the strategic leadership, operational oversight, and continuous improvement of the firm’s Records Management function. The Manager ensures alignment with firm-wide Information Governance policies, regulatory requirements, and risk management objectives.
The role provides end-to-end ownership of records management operations, including physical and electronic records, and is accountable for team performance, policy implementation, and process optimization across the firm.
At Davis Wright Tremaine, you will find challenging assignments, opportunities for professional growth and community involvement, and a culture of inclusion. DWT fosters inclusiveness and authenticity. Regardless of position, everyone here has a voice and the support is unparalleled.
On a typical day you will:
Strategic Leadership & Program Ownership
- Define and execute the firm’s Records Management strategy
- Lead development of policies, standards, and procedures
- Establish goals, metrics, and reporting
- Act as subject matter expert to leadership
Operational Oversight & Service Delivery
- Own end-to-end Records services delivery
- Oversee full records lifecycle
- Ensure SLA adherence and performance tracking
- Address service gaps and risks
People Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, develop, and manage staff
- Oversee hiring, coaching, performance management
- Manage workload and resource allocation
- Build a high-performing team culture
Policy, Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure policy and regulatory compliance
- Partner with Legal and Risk teams
- Identify and mitigate risks
- Standardize practices across offices
Process Improvement & Technology Enablement
- Drive automation and process improvements
- Evaluate and implement technology solutions
- Partner with IT on enhancements
- Promote transition to electronic records
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Act as liaison across departments
- Support onboarding and education
- Represent function in firm initiatives
- Drive adoption of best practices
Join us if you have:
- Significant experience in records management or information governance
- Proven leadership and operational management experience
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities
- Deep understanding of records lifecycle and compliance
- Strong stakeholder management capabilities
Who We Are
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is an AmLaw 100 law firm with 9 offices nationwide. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each client’s and each lawyer’s work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them.
What’s in it For You?
DWT offers competitive compensation in addition to ample benefits including but not limited to:
- Choice of health and vision insurance plans
- 2 paid volunteer days for qualifying community service work
- Dental plan
- Fertility and adoption benefit
- Paid sabbatical after 13 years of service
- Tuition reimbursement
- Commuter benefits
- Retirement contribution
This job description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to include a
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