Job Summary A local federal contractor is seeking an experienced Paralegal / Legal Assistant to support a legal team with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and related administrative and legal support.

Location:

Morgantown, WV (primarily remote but must be Morgantown based)

Job Type:

Full-Time or Part-Time. Contract opportunity - 6 to 12 weeks starting early November 2026 This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in paralegal work, legal administration, FOIA, records management, document review, or government/legal support who is highly organized and comfortable working with confidential information. What You'll Do Process and track FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) requests from receipt through completion Research and locate responsive records Review, organize, and maintain large volumes of documents and records Assist with FOIA document review and redactions, including personally identifiable information (PII) Prepare and organize documents for legal review Draft correspondence and responses related to FOIA requests Maintain accurate records, tracking systems, and deadlines Use FOIA software, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and other electronic document management tools Communicate with internal departments and legal personnel to obtain requested information Provide general paralegal and legal administrative support Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion What We're Looking For 5+ years of administrative, legal, paralegal, technical, or customer service experience Bachelor's degree preferred in Paralegal Studies, Criminal Justice, Criminal Law, Political Science, Intellectual Property, or a related field Experience with FOIA / Freedom of Information Act processes is strongly preferred Experience with legal documents, records management, document review, or redaction is a plus Strong Microsoft Office skills Experience with Adobe Acrobat Pro preferred Experience with FOIAXpress or similar FOIA/document management software is a plus Excellent proofreading, writing, grammar, and organizational skills Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines Ability to work independently while supporting a legal team Must be comfortable working with confidential information and PII Ideal Backgrounds Candidates with experience as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant, Legal Administrative Assistant, FOIA Analyst, FOIA Specialist, Records Specialist, Document Review Specialist, Compliance Specialist, or Government Legal Support Specialist are encouraged to apply. Express Employment Professionals is an equal opportunity employer. No fees are ever charged to candidates for our services.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time, Contract Pay:

Up to $35.00 per hour

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Morgantown, WV 26508