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Description We are looking for a Paralegal to assist our client with an influx of CPRA requests. The client is in need of an experienced Public Records Act Specialist to support their team for next 3-6 months with potential for extension. This role offers fully-remote flexibility. This individual will step into an active public records compliance function and play a key role in managing California Public Records Act (CPRA) and Information Practices Act (IPA) requests involving research records, personnel matters, litigation-related materials, media inquiries, and other sensitive records. Responsibilities

+ Manage California Public Records Act (CPRA) and Information Practices Act (IPA) requests from intake through response and closure.

+ Assess, organize, and track active public records requests while maintaining accurate documentation and reporting.

+ Identify and prioritize high-risk, time-sensitive, or complex requests.

+ Review records for responsiveness, confidentiality concerns, privilege issues, HIPAA considerations, and applicable statutory exemptions.

+ Perform document redactions and quality control review using eDiscovery and document review tools.

+ Draft and assist with required communications, including acknowledgment letters, response letters, and statutory deadline communications.

+ Apply independent judgment when evaluating disclosure obligations and exemption applicability.

+ Support ongoing records management and compliance initiatives during maternity leave coverage. Requirements Qualifications

+ Minimum 3 years of direct California Public Records Act (CPRA) and/or Information Practices Act (IPA) request management experience.

+ Experience independently managing public records requests from intake through response and closure.

+ Strong legal review, redaction, and statutory exemption analysis skills.

+ Experience handling confidential, privileged, healthcare, personnel, litigation, research, or otherwise sensitive records.

+ Familiarity with California Public Records Act response timelines, statutory deadlines, and compliance requirements.

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