FOIA eDiscovery Paralegal (Staff Wage)
About The Position
The Office of the University Counsel (OUC) at the University of Virginia (UVA) seeks applications for an FOIA/eDiscovery Paralegal for the 2026-27 Academic Year. This is a part-time wage position that will work 24 hours each week with the OUC assisting the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Officer/eDiscovery Manager and supporting OUC litigation attorneys. OUC represents UVA in all legal and regulatory matters and provides advice and counsel to the Board of Visitors, the President, executive officers, and other administrators, faculty, and staff in their official capacities for both the Academic Division and the Medical Center. UVA’s FOIA Office operates under the auspices of the OUC and is responsible for receiving and responding to public records requests made to UVA under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, as well as working with the OUC on subpoena responses, document preservation notices and holds, and eDiscovery management. As FOIA/eDiscovery Paralegal, the successful candidate will support the FOIA Officer/eDiscovery Manager with reviewing and responding to FOIA requests and subpoenas in a timely manner.
Requirements
- Superb organizational and time management skills, strong interpersonal skills, and a keen eye for detail
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with UVA faculty and staff, citizens and members of the media seeking records, presenting a positive and professional image for UVA
- Able to organize documents and electronically stored information in a concise, logical, and analytical manner and to derive conclusions and recommendations that involve subtle and sophisticated judgments
- A work ethic including demonstrated ability to multi-task, take the initiative, work in a team environment, and adjust to established work patterns
- Ascribe to highest standards of honesty, diligence, quality and integrity
- Accountable for results
- Develop trusted relationships, using diplomacy and conflict-resolution skills
- Think proactively and problem-solve innovatively
- Listen actively and write effectively
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- 1+ year of relevant experience required
Nice To Haves
- Graduate of a four-year institution of higher education, and experience working in an administrative support role in a business office, law firm or law department, or at an institution of higher education, or other relevant role, is required
Responsibilities
- Assist with FOIA requests and subpoenas
- Maintain and update OUC FOIA/eDiscovery logs and OUC FOIA/eDiscovery share drives
- Communicate and follow-up with custodians of records sought
- Assist with drafting responses to FOIA and eDiscovery requests and subpoenas
- Assist with monitoring FOIA and eDiscovery response deadlines
- Draft Preservation Notices related to actual and anticipated litigation
- Support OUC lawyers and other office personnel with a full range of legal assistant duties (e.g., answering the phone, word-processing, proofreading, copying, scheduling meetings, preparing documents)
- Prepare litigation notebooks and exhibits
- Maintain and organize cases and file management
- File legal documents with courts, as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- This position is not eligible for leave or other benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
