Public Records & Information Coordinator

TSABAA; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

TSABAA is seeking a Public Information Coordinator to support the General Counsel and Open Records staff in evaluating public information requests, gathering documents, and drafting required correspondence. The role involves redacting confidential material and ensuring timely compliance with agency procedures under the Texas Public Information Act.

The position reports to the Managing Open Records Attorney and requires strong attention to detail, ability to work within deadlines, and familiarity

Qualifications

• Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent is required.
• Three years of experience performing legal assistant work is required.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university or certification as a legal assistant or paralegal is preferred.
• Experience with Texas Public Information Act or related statutes is preferred.
• Experience with office management and administrative procedures is preferred.
• Experience drafting, preparing, and interpreting legal documents is preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Adobe, and databases is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives and processes requests for public information, gathering responsive documents.
• Redacts confidential information according to procedures.
• Manages timelines for responding to information requests under the Texas Public Information Act.
• Drafts correspondence and briefs for public information matters.
• Prepares responses and cost estimates for information requests.
• Participates in training staff on compliance with the Texas Public Information Act.
• Assists in preparing open records and expunction files for destruction per retention policies.
• Performs related duties as assigned by the Open Records Attorney and designees.

Skills

Legal terminology

Research methods

Communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Paralegal certification or degree preferred

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Databases

Microsoft Office

Job description

TSABAA is seeking a Public Information Coordinator to support the General Counsel and Open Records staff in evaluating public information requests, gathering documents, and drafting required correspondence. The role involves redacting confidential material and ensuring timely compliance with agency procedures under the Texas Public Information Act.

The position reports to the Managing Open Records Attorney and requires strong attention to detail, ability to work within deadlines, and familiarity