Public Records & Legal Compliance Lead

Bellevue School District; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bellevue School District is hiring a Public Records Officer to oversee the District’s records program under Washington law. The role ensures compliance with the Public Records Act, responds to requests, and coordinates with legal and HR teams.

Required: bachelor’s degree and at least three years in a Public Records Officer role; paralegal training and legal field experience are preferred. This is a full-time, on-site position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of three years of successful experience as a Public Records Officer; each year of law school or legal work may substitute for a year of relevant experience.
• Paralegal training preferred.
• Experience in legal or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serves as designated Public Records Officer for the Bellevue School District.
• Directs operations of the District public records systems to ensure compliance with laws and policies.
• Responds to public records requests, subpoenas and other legal requests; assists in accessing records in compliance with the Public Records Act.
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates assigned staff; assigns work and establishes priorities.
• Provides guidance and training to District staff regarding Public Records Act compliance.
• Contributes input for policies and procedures impacting public records responses.
• Coordinates with General Counsel, HR and other departments on subpoenas or legal orders.
• Utilizes media to ensure cohesive, strategic responses to records requests.
• Performs internal audits to determine compliance with laws and policies.
• May liaise with outside counsel.
• Manages District records retention and disposition per schedules and laws.
• Maintains confidentiality with attorney-client relationships.
• May work extended hours or respond to deadlines with short turnaround times.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Records requests analysis

Legal research

E-discovery & redaction

Electronic search techniques

Punctuality & attendance

Organization & prioritization

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Customer service

Team collaboration

Multicultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal training

Experience in legal or related field

Job description

The Bellevue School District is hiring a Public Records Officer to oversee the District’s records program under Washington law. The role ensures compliance with the Public Records Act, responds to requests, and coordinates with legal and HR teams.

Required: bachelor’s degree and at least three years in a Public Records Officer role; paralegal training and legal field experience are preferred. This is a full-time, on-site position with competitive benefits.