Remote FOIA/eDiscovery Paralegal (Part-Time)

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Virginia is seeking a part-time FOIA/eDiscovery Paralegal to support the Office of the University Counsel in Charlottesville, VA. The role assists the FOIA Officer/eDiscovery Manager, handles FOIA requests and subpoenas, and helps manage litigation preservation notices and records.

Remote work may be possible at times at UVA’s discretion. The position is 24 hours per week, with compensation $22.00–$25.00 per hour, not eligible for leave or benefits, and capped at 1500 hours per

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ year of relevant experience required.
• Graduate of a four-year institution preferred and experience in an admin or law setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with FOIA requests and subpoenas.
• Maintain and update OUC FOIA/eDiscovery logs and share drives.
• Communicate with custodians of records sought.
• Assist with drafting responses to FOIA and eDiscovery requests and subpoenas.
• Monitor FOIA and eDiscovery response deadlines.
• Draft Preservation Notices related to actual and anticipated litigation.
• Support UVA lawyers and office staff with general legal assistant duties (answering phones, word-processing, proofreading, copying, scheduling).
• Prepare litigation notebooks and exhibits.
• Maintain and organize cases and file management.
• File legal documents with courts, as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Teamwork

Proactivity

Written communication

Active listening

Diplomacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

University of Virginia is seeking a part-time FOIA/eDiscovery Paralegal to support the Office of the University Counsel in Charlottesville, VA. The role assists the FOIA Officer/eDiscovery Manager, handles FOIA requests and subpoenas, and helps manage litigation preservation notices and records.

Remote work may be possible at times at UVA’s discretion. The position is 24 hours per week, with compensation $22.00–$25.00 per hour, not eligible for leave or benefits, and capped at 1500 hours per