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Paralegal
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A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
$76,708 / year median in the U.S.
+8% projected growth
Job 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.