I have worked in a Law Firms for over 10 years and have consulted with over
15 different domestic and international law firms. I stand by my original
comment..
rlb
----- Original Message -----
From: "Nemchek, Lee R." <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2006 5:11 PM
Subject: Re: [RM] Law firm records management
> 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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