FOIA Counsel Wits Solutions Inc

• 4.1 Washington, DC Job Details Full-time $110,000
• $120,000 a year 16 hours ago Qualifications Attorney experience Law FOIA requests Privacy law Legal discovery Collaborating with government agencies Release of information request management Doctor of Law (JD) Quality control operations Government records management Legal case management Legal counsel Bar Adobe Acrobat FOIA request management Full Job Description Overview Join our dynamic legal team as a FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) Counsel, where you will serve as a vital advocate for transparency and open government.

In this role, you will manage complex FOIA requests, provide expert legal guidance on information disclosure, and ensure compliance with federal statutes and regulations. Your expertise will help uphold the public's right to access information while balancing confidentiality and legal considerations. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of legal advocacy, policy interpretation, and administrative law.

Role:

• FOIA Specialist Location:

• Washington, DC Client:

• Executive Office of the President of the United States (EOP)

CEQ SECURITY CLEARANCE SECRET EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS MANDATORY

Hold a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and maintain an active bar license in any U.S. jurisdiction.

WORK EXPERIENCE MANDATORY

Have at least two years of experience processing FOIA requests for a federal government agency. Have at least two years of experience processing FOIA requests that required interagency coordination and clearance, including consultations with other federal agencies. Have at least four years of experience processing FOIA requests within the Executive Office of the President or supporting FOIA operations for a component of the Executive Office of the President. Have served as a subject matter expert in the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Privacy Act (PA), performing functions associated with reviewing and processing responsive records, including identifying applicable exemptions, redacting portions of records that cannot be released to requesters, and identifying records requiring special processing. Demonstrate experience applying FOIA exemptions during substantive document review, including familiarity with the privileges incorporated within FOIA Exemptions 5 and 6. Have experience performing quality control review of FOIA productions to verify exemption application, redaction accuracy, and release readiness. Demonstrate strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines efficiently. Demonstrate the ability to multitask and manage multiple concurrent projects. Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and an electronic discovery or document review platform (e.g., Nuix Discover or similar tools).

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESFOIA

Processing & Case Management Process FOIA requests and administrative appeals in accordance with 5 U.S.C. § 552. Review incoming requests for completeness; draft acknowledgment letters and requester communications. Track statutory deadlines and maintain FOIA tracking systems. Assist in evaluating expedited processing and fee waiver requests. Records Search & Review Develop and execute search strategies to identify responsive records across electronic and hardcopy systems. Conduct document review using eDiscovery platforms (e.g., Nuix Discover, SharePoint). Determine responsiveness and apply appropriate metadata coding. Document Review, Exemptions & Redactions Perform detailed, line-by-line review of records. Apply FOIA exemptions, especially Exemptions 5 and 6. Execute accurate redactions using tools such as Adobe Acrobat. Ensure redacted documents are legally compliant and release-ready. De-duplication & Organization Identify and eliminate duplicate records. Organize and manage large datasets of documents for efficient review and release. Consultations & Referrals Identify records requiring interagency coordination. Manage referrals and consultations with other federal agencies. Release Preparation Compile and prepare final FOIA response packages. Ensure proper formatting, redactions, exemption markings, and document counts. FOIA Appeals & Litigation Support Assist with administrative appeals, including re-reviews and additional searches.

Support litigation activities by:

Preparing Vaughn indexes Organizing administrative records Drafting declarations and litigation materials Coordinate with Department of Justice and agency counsel. Tracking & Reporting Maintain accurate logs of FOIA processing activities.

Support preparation of:

Annual FOIA Reports Chief FOIA Officer Reports Other program metrics and reporting requirements

Pay:

$110,000.00

• $120,000.

00 per year Application Question(s): Do you have JD And Bar Membership? Are you comfortable to go onsite? Do you have Attorney Experience? Do you have FOIA Experience? Did you use FOIA Exemption 5 and 6? Do you have Active security clearance or are you able to get secret clearance?

Work Location:

In person