Christian Science
Database Cleanup Analyst, Legal Records Specialist
Christian Science, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Database Cleanup Analyst, Legal Records Specialist
Job Category : Library
Requisition Number : DATAB001576
Posted : January 12, 2026 Full-Time
Locations Showing 1 location
Description Summary The Database Clean Up Analyst - Legal Records Specialist reviews all legacy “‘work in progress’ database records” documents in the M‑Files enterprise content management system to ensure the proper description, classification, and management of the legal department’s legacy business records and the destruction of redundant, obsolete, and trivial documents. This is a project‑based, full‑time position, expected to last no more than two years.
Essential duties and responsibilities
Evaluates documents against established retention schedules to determine whether they are official business records
Evaluates documents for redundancy and flags them for disposition
Prepares obsolete documents for destruction in accordance with retention policy and established procedures
Reclassifies and redescribes business records as needed to ensure their proper management and future accessibility
Documents decision‑making processes to ensure consistency
Works independently while regularly communicating with record owners about progress and any roadblocks
Collaborates with colleagues to improve workflows as needed
Staff management and job contacts Reporting Relationships
Supervisor:
Manager of Records Management & Special Collections Supervises:
N/A
Regular Contacts:
MBEL employees, particularly in Records Management, Special Collections, and Research; system administrators in the Office of the Chief Information Officer. This position will work closely on a daily basis with employees from the Office of the General Counsel.
Job requirements Education / Experience
2–3 years of experience in records management work or office administration required
Legal office experience or paralegal training required
Records management certification, master’s degree in library science, or equivalent work experience preferred
Knowledge / Skills
Understanding of records management principles, practices, and standards, and how to implement them
Strong attention to detail
Excellent analytical and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to bring order to complex situations
Finds joy in repetitive tasks with clear outcomes
Ability to work well autonomously, taking responsibility for goals, deliverables, and results
Effective oral and written communication skills, including an ability to adapt to different communication styles
Demonstrated ability to ask questions that clarify assignments, scope projects, and ensure a comprehensive understanding of goals
Trustworthiness and reliability in handling confidential and sensitive information
Ability to quickly learn unfamiliar computer systems and database software required
Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite and Google Drive required
Familiarity with content management systems/databases preferred, including adding and searching on metadata
Work Environment This position works in the Boston office with an opportunity for a hybrid work schedule.
Engagement with Christian Science The First Church of Christ, Scientist, welcomes all candidates, including Christian Scientists.
Pay range:
$25.63 - $33.32 hourly
The pay ranges disclosed in our job postings are the compensation ranges the Church reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for a given position at the time of posting.
The offered salary will be determined by factors such as the applicant’s relevant education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities; and benchmarking, work location, and internal equity.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Requisition Number : DATAB001576
Posted : January 12, 2026 Full-Time
Locations Showing 1 location
Description Summary The Database Clean Up Analyst - Legal Records Specialist reviews all legacy “‘work in progress’ database records” documents in the M‑Files enterprise content management system to ensure the proper description, classification, and management of the legal department’s legacy business records and the destruction of redundant, obsolete, and trivial documents. This is a project‑based, full‑time position, expected to last no more than two years.
Essential duties and responsibilities
Evaluates documents against established retention schedules to determine whether they are official business records
Evaluates documents for redundancy and flags them for disposition
Prepares obsolete documents for destruction in accordance with retention policy and established procedures
Reclassifies and redescribes business records as needed to ensure their proper management and future accessibility
Documents decision‑making processes to ensure consistency
Works independently while regularly communicating with record owners about progress and any roadblocks
Collaborates with colleagues to improve workflows as needed
Staff management and job contacts Reporting Relationships
Supervisor:
Manager of Records Management & Special Collections Supervises:
N/A
Regular Contacts:
MBEL employees, particularly in Records Management, Special Collections, and Research; system administrators in the Office of the Chief Information Officer. This position will work closely on a daily basis with employees from the Office of the General Counsel.
Job requirements Education / Experience
2–3 years of experience in records management work or office administration required
Legal office experience or paralegal training required
Records management certification, master’s degree in library science, or equivalent work experience preferred
Knowledge / Skills
Understanding of records management principles, practices, and standards, and how to implement them
Strong attention to detail
Excellent analytical and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to bring order to complex situations
Finds joy in repetitive tasks with clear outcomes
Ability to work well autonomously, taking responsibility for goals, deliverables, and results
Effective oral and written communication skills, including an ability to adapt to different communication styles
Demonstrated ability to ask questions that clarify assignments, scope projects, and ensure a comprehensive understanding of goals
Trustworthiness and reliability in handling confidential and sensitive information
Ability to quickly learn unfamiliar computer systems and database software required
Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite and Google Drive required
Familiarity with content management systems/databases preferred, including adding and searching on metadata
Work Environment This position works in the Boston office with an opportunity for a hybrid work schedule.
Engagement with Christian Science The First Church of Christ, Scientist, welcomes all candidates, including Christian Scientists.
Pay range:
$25.63 - $33.32 hourly
The pay ranges disclosed in our job postings are the compensation ranges the Church reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for a given position at the time of posting.
The offered salary will be determined by factors such as the applicant’s relevant education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities; and benchmarking, work location, and internal equity.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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