Matter Mobility Coordinator

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 Matter Mobility Coordinator to join our team in our Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, or San Francisco offices. This position offers the flexibility to be fully remote while working within reasonable commuting distance from any of our offices. Responsibilities Implement and champion all of the Firm’s policies, processes and procedures regarding the transfer of digital and physical client matter records. Ensure all necessary documentation (e.g. releases, approvals) is obtained and logged. Collaborate with attorneys, legal assistants, and administrative staff to confirm that all relevant documents are filed in the appropriate repositories (e.g., DMS, physical files). Coordinate the review and release of digital and physical client matter records in accordance with firm policies and client instructions. Track and prioritize transfer requests. Assign and coordinate document review by QAC Paralegals. Maintain detailed tracking logs and audit trails for all outgoing transfers. Communicate with successor counsel or clients to confirm delivery preferences and ensure secure transmission of materials. Facilitate secure data transfers using FTP and encryption protocols. Collaborate with Information Governance Manager, incoming attorneys, and their former firms to retrieve active matter files for client authorized transfers. Work with Information Governance Analysts and Legal Administrative Assistants to ensure proper integration of incoming data into the firm’s document management systems. Assist in guiding attorneys through the process of opening new matters and mapping legacy files to new matter numbers. Track and report on the status of incoming data and ensure timely resolution of any issues. Communicate with attorneys and Legal Administrative Assistants as new data comes in and track data that is received. Participate in special projects and support broader Information Governance initiatives as needed. Qualifications 3+ years of experience in records management, information governance, or legal operations (law firm experience preferred). GED or high school diploma. Bachelor’s degree preferred, especially in fields such as information management, legal studies, business administration, library and information science, or paralegal studies. Equivalent work experience, particularly in legal records, information governance, or law firm operations will be accepted in lieu of a formal degree. General knowledge of PC configuration and technical troubleshooting, including familiarity with file systems & formats. Knowledge of legal software and applications (e.g., File Trail, Net Documents, ServiceNow). Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies. Exceptional written and communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate results of assigned workload. Knowledge of Information Governance principles and practices preferred. Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills. Excellent troubleshooting proficiency. Attention to detail and quality‑focused work along with teamwork, patience, and a desire to help clients and staff. Ability to multi‑task in stressful situations. Professional demeanor and strong work ethic. Benefits 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. Paid time off: vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year. Health insurance with optional HSA, long‑term disability, vision care, telemedicine, and virtual short‑term solution‑based counseling services. Life and disability insurance. Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts and other voluntary programs (accident, life, disability, long‑term care, pet insurance). Commuter and transit programs. Salary Washington State: $65,000 to $73,000 (annualized). California – Los Angeles: $63,000 to $71,000 (annualized). California – San Francisco: $75,000 to $83,000 (annualized). Actual pay will be adjusted based on education, training, experience and other job‑related factors permitted by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Davis Wright Tremaine