Paralegal & FOIA Specialist - Records Expert

Loudoun County Public Schools; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Loudoun County Public Schools is seeking a Paralegal and FOIA Specialist to support the Division Counsel Office in Ashburn, Virginia. The role focuses on responding to VFOIA/FERPA requests, subpoenas, and maintaining records with strict confidentiality.

The position requires legal research, drafting, and collaboration with attorneys to ensure regulatory compliance and efficient processing of records requests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Five years paralegal/legal assistant experience.
• Experience with open records laws (FOIA/VFOIA) preferred.
• Ability to manage confidential records and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate responses to VFOIA and FERPA requests.
• Redact and disclose records in compliance with laws.
• Support Division Counsel with legal research and drafting.
• Maintain records and produce annual VFOIA reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Legal research

Attention to detail

Independent work

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal software

Job description

Loudoun County Public Schools is seeking a Paralegal and FOIA Specialist to support the Division Counsel Office in Ashburn, Virginia. The role focuses on responding to VFOIA/FERPA requests, subpoenas, and maintaining records with strict confidentiality.

The position requires legal research, drafting, and collaboration with attorneys to ensure regulatory compliance and efficient processing of records requests.