Legal Assistant

About the Position: This position serves as a Legal Assistant and FOIA Technician, processing and tracking Freedom of Information and Privacy Act requests, coordinating records searches and releases, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Management may select any grade level announced for this position with noncompetitive promotion to the GS-8.

Receive, track, review, and respond to records requests.

Work with records custodians to locate and collect responsive documents.

Assess records for exemptions, privacy concerns, fees, and release recommendations.

Assist attorneys with case management, filings, correspondence, litigation support, and office resources.