FOIL Attorney

Attorney – FOIL & Records Access | Remote (NY)

Our client, a government agency in New York, is seeking an attorney to support its FOIL and Subpoena/Records Access Unit. This role focuses on high-volume records review, lawful redaction, eDiscovery, and subpoena response work in a collaborative government legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process FOIL requests, subpoenas, court orders, and law-enforcement inquiries
• Review records for responsiveness and lawful redaction (first-level review emphasis)
• Perform eDiscovery tasks, including review and redaction of electronically maintained records
• Draft acknowledgments, notices, and related correspondence
• Review authorizations, releases, and proofs of identification involving sensitive records
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda related to discovery or litigation
• Support subpoena intake, monitoring, service acceptance, and tracking
• Maintain organized case files, databases, and contemporaneous notes
• Participate in internal unit meetings and assist with high-volume workstreams
• Engage with external parties as needed for clarification or inquiry screening
• May assist with witness preparation or limited court appearances on an as-needed basis

Qualifications

• Admitted to the New York State Bar
• Public sector experience preferred (volunteer or non-attorney experience considered)
• Familiarity with FOIL, FERPA, NY CPLR, NY Criminal Procedure, NY Education Law, and Privacy Law
• Strong legal research, writing, and communication skills
• Experience handling confidential information and high-volume matters
• Familiarity with document review platforms (Relativity, Logikcull, Nuix, or similar)
• Experience with case-tracking systems and court procedures preferred
• Familiarity with the NYC Public School System is a plus

Position Details

Rate: $41.75 – $43.75/hour
Schedule: Remote with occasional in-person coverage (team events, unit meetings)
Interview Process: Single interview

Interested applicants can email their resume to Arianna Hinojosa at ahinojosa@oncallcounsel.com.

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.