Pardon me, Dr. Bailey, but I strongly beg to differ. Yes, there are
software vendors that specialize in unique ARM systems for legal
environments, but that's only the tip of the iceberg, as anybody who has
worked in or for law firms for any length of time will attest. Legal
records managers have their own ISG within ARMA and our own annual
educational mini-conference; we have our own listerv (subscribe at
http://share.aallnet.org/read/all_forums/subscribe?name=pll-legalrec-sis
); our own local, grassroots networking groups; our own professional
jargon; and the discipline has its own authoritative textbook
(http://www.arma.org/bookstore/productdetail.cfm?ProductID=1389). Legal
records management is about as distinct and idiosyncratic as you can get
in this field. Notwithstanding the above and getting back to the
original question below, this doesn't mean that an individual with a
solid, general/corporate records management background can't obtain a
position in a law firm and eventually do very well. We all have to
start somewhere, after all. However, it would be a big mistake to
believe that the transition will be "seamless!"
--Lee
Lee R. Nemchek
Information Resources Manager
Morrison & Foerster LLP
(213) 892-5359 phone
(323) 210-1237 fax
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-----Original Message-----
From: Records Management Program [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
Behalf Of Robert L. Bailey
Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2006 4:19 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [RM] Law firm records management
Nothing is really different, they use unique software like Legal Key,
they
are very sensitive relating to conflict of interest and of course you
would
be working for a lawyer???? Also the pay can be low, 50-70,000. Try to
get
experience with a firm with the idea of moving to a larger firm, bigger
city
or regional responsibility, then you have more say, more freedom and
higher
pay. Network with other firms and employees ASAP so that you understand
what
is available. Also think of a firm that has international clients,
more
interesting.
Dr. Robert L. Bailey
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2006 3:29 PM
Subject: [RM] Law firm records management
My question regards law firms: I notice there are many postings for law
firm records management. What RM concerns are unique to law firms? Would
the skills I have already transfer seamlessly? Or do you need a legal
background to know the ins and outs of these records? Also, if anyone
can suggest online resources I might refer to regarding records
management in law
firms it would be much appreciated.
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