Description
Records Access Attorney (Contract)
Location: Remote – NYC-based
Duration: 6+ months
Start Date: ASAP
Bar Admission: NY Bar required
Overview
A government agency is seeking a Records Access Attorney to support compliance efforts with public records requests (FOIL, subpoenas, etc.). This fully remote contract role is ideal for attorneys with strong document review and legal research skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Process FOIL and subpoena requests, including first-level document review, redaction, and drafting acknowledgment letters.
- Review releases, authorizations, and ID for access to sensitive records.
- Support legal research, data entry, and archiving efforts.
- Draft memoranda related to discovery and litigation.
- Perform eDiscovery review and assist in tracking requests.
- Support the Subpoena Unit with monitoring and processing tasks.
- May accept or review service of subpoenas and participate in occasional meetings or court-related matters.
Qualifications
- NY State Bar admission (newly admitted attorneys welcome).
- Prior public sector and document review experience required.
- Proficiency in Excel and excellent research/writing skills.
- Mission-aligned candidates with nonprofit, youth-oriented, or community service backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
To Apply:
Submit your resume and brief statement of interest to Arianna Hinojosa at ahinojosa@oncallcounsel.com. Candidates passionate about education and public service are especially encouraged to apply.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.
