Job Description
Job Description
Description : 100% Remote
100% Remote
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Review and prepare documents under the FOIA for release to the public, including the redaction of materials to be withheld, and duplicating materials, as necessary.
- Apply appropriate exemptions to documents responsive to FOIA requests.
- Ensure released materials do not contain information exempted under the applicable statutes or other non-releasable information.
- Maintain cases and case files following established procedures and timelines.
- Review program records for responsiveness and suggest releasability determinations ? Input requests and appeals following established procedures.
- Draft correspondence to requesters from established templates.
- Prepare and maintain case files as assigned.
- Maintain communications with POC’s to ensure efficient delivery of responsive documents
- Abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures.
- Adhere to the Freedom of Information Act 5 U.S.C. 552, as amended, and the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. 552a, as amended.
- Other duties as assigned relating to the efficient operations of the Office of FOIA Services.
Minimum Qualifications : (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.)
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related labor category field such as Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or Criminal Justice from an accredited college, university, school, or educational institution that has been accredited by accrediting bodies or organizations recognized by the US Department of Education.
- Four (4) years of recent Paralegal experience with a minimum one (1) year related to FOIA.
- Proficiency with database management and electronic redaction software such as Relativity.
- Experience may be considered in lieu of education.
- Ability to provide favorable credit history.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
- Must have documented experience processing FOIA requests and have a keen understanding of FOIA exemptions and when to use them.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Professional Suite
- Demonstrated experience working remotely to include utilizing collaborative platforms such as WebEx or MS Teams.
- Must be client-driven possessing excellent communication (written &verbal) and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently in a demanding environment.
- Must be organized with great attention to detail.
Requirements :
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