Paralegal (LAW)

Boston Public Health Commission - Boston, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Boston, MA

Administration of Human Resource Programs

About the position

The Public Records Paralegal in the Law Department is responsible for conducting searches for electronically stored information (ESI) and analyzing documents to ensure compliance with public records requests and legal standards. This role requires proficiency in eDiscovery tools and the ability to deliver high-quality work under pressure while collaborating with various city departments.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• 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.