The Law Department provides legal services to the Mayor, City Council, and City departments regarding their official capacities within the City government. Under Corporation Counsel and the Director of Public Records, the Public Records team is responsible for ensuring requests for public records are met with responses that comply with state law. 

The Public Records Paralegal conducts searches for electronically stored information (ESI) and analyzes result sets to separate non-responsive documents from responsive documents and screen responsive documents for privilege or exemptions, redacts and codes responsive documents, performs legal research, and drafts legal documents. The paralegal must be capable of consistently delivering the highest quality work under extreme pressure and must be proficient with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources. 

• Conduct searches in the Google Vault for emails according to specific public record requests or litigation needs from the Law Department, Labor Relations, and other internal groups. 
• Upload documents into Logikcull e-discovery tool, analyze result sets for responsiveness, and review documents for privilege or statutory exemptions.
• Redact documents for personally identifiable information and other legal exemptions.
• Collaborate with all City departments to identify, review, and assemble responsive records. 
• Draft official responses to public records requests citing any necessary statutory legal exemptions for redacted or partial release of records.
• Handle walk-ins and telephone inquiries. 
• Respond promptly and appropriately to requests for assistance on additional projects. 
• Be receptive to new ideas and respond to changing conditions and departmental needs. 
• Perform related work as required. 

• Zero to two (0-2) years of experience required. Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certificate is preferred.
• Experience with Logikcull, Google Vault, Relativity, and/or other eDiscovery and document review tools is strongly desired.
• Experience processing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Massachusetts Public Records Law requests preferred.
• Basic legal knowledge, including knowledge of standard legal citation to cite check legal motions and memorandum preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Westlaw is a plus.
• Highly motivated self-starter.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms:

Union/Grade/Salary Plan: Non-Union/MM2 - 4

Hours per week: 35