Open Records Legal Assistant — Public Information Pro

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation is hiring a Public Information Legal Assistant I at the North Campus in Austin, TX. You will process public information requests, draft responses, and assist with redactions under general supervision.

The role requires high school completion and at least one year in legal assistance; paralegal or four-year degree is preferred. Experience with the Texas Public Information Act is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent is required.
• One year of legal assistant experience is required; certification may substitute.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university or certification as a legal assistant or paralegal is preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of the Texas Public Information Act is preferred.
• Experience with administrative law procedures is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives, conducts intake, and processes requests for public information and ensures timely processing.
• Assists in tracking timelines for responding to public information requests.
• Drafts summaries to be filed with the Office of the Attorney General.
• Coordinates responses to public information requests and prepares cover sheets.
• Drafts and tracks cost estimates for public information requests.
• Participates in training staff on the Texas Public Information Act.
• Provides interpretation of rules and procedures to constituents and agencies.
• Researches statutes, case law, and privacy issues relevant to requests.
• Maintains recordkeeping systems for public information requests.

Skills

Public information requests

Legal research

Drafting correspondence

Redaction

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Paralegal certificate / 4-year degree

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation is hiring a Public Information Legal Assistant I at the North Campus in Austin, TX. You will process public information requests, draft responses, and assist with redactions under general supervision.

The role requires high school completion and at least one year in legal assistance; paralegal or four-year degree is preferred. Experience with the Texas Public Information Act is advantageous.