FOIA Officer: Impactful Records & Access

Cook County State's Attorney; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal attorney's office in Chicago is looking for a FOIA Officer to manage Freedom of Information Act requests. The role requires exceptional organizational and communication skills, as well as a degree in law or related fields. Applicants should have experience in project management and be proficient in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office. This full-time position emphasizes collaboration and integrity, ensuring compliance with legal standards. Join a diverse team committed to justice and public safety.

Qualifications

• Exceptional organizational, case management and time management skills.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Experience managing large-scale projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Log FOIA requests and track their due dates.
• Review FOIA requests to determine needed records.
• Work with CCSAO to locate responsive records.
• Draft response letters to FOIA requests.
• Exercise integrity and decorum in all situations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Experience managing large-scale projects

Proficient in Adobe Acrobat

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Proficient in Microsoft Word

Education

Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in a related field

Job description

A municipal attorney's office in Chicago is looking for a FOIA Officer to manage Freedom of Information Act requests. The role requires exceptional organizational and communication skills, as well as a degree in law or related fields. Applicants should have experience in project management and be proficient in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office. This full-time position emphasizes collaboration and integrity, ensuring compliance with legal standards. Join a diverse team committed to justice and public safety.