FOIA Specialist JD Required

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking three (3) experienced FOIA Specialists to support the Executive Office of the President — specifically the Council on Environmental Quality. This is a high-impact federal opportunity supporting Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) operations, including work tied to policy, interagency coordination, and litigation support.

** Key Responsibilities **

** FOIA Processing & Case Management **

• Review and process FOIA requests and administrative appeals
• Communicate with requesters and manage deadlines
• Conduct document searches across electronic and physical records
• Apply responsiveness determinations and metadata coding

** Document Review & Redaction **

• Perform line-by-line review of records
• Apply FOIA exemptions (especially Exemptions 5 & 6)
• Redact documents using tools like Adobe Acrobat
• Prepare release packages for disclosure

** Litigation Support **

• Assist in FOIA-related litigation support
• Prepare Vaughn indexes and administrative records
• Support DOJ coordination and document productions
• Draft supporting materials (declarations, briefs, reports)

** Reporting & Tracking **

• Maintain FOIA tracking systems
• Support quarterly and annual FOIA reporting
• Ensure accurate documentation and audit readiness

** Minimum Qualifications **

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited institution
• Active bar license in any U.S. jurisdiction
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Minimum 2+ years of federal FOIA experience
• Experience with interagency FOIA coordination
• Strong knowledge of FOIA exemptions and legal standards
• Experience with eDiscovery platforms (e.g., Nuix Discover)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and document review systems

** Highly Preferred **

• Experience supporting the Executive Office of the President (EOP)
• FOIA litigation support experience
• Quality control review of FOIA productions

** Work Environment & Clearance **

• Work performed primarily on-site in Washington, DC
• Eligibility for Tier 5 (Top Secret-equivalent) background investigation required
• Ability to obtain and maintain national security eligibility

Company Description

Our Company

Founded in 2014, Legacy Management Solutions, LLC is a professional services firm providing essential administrative support and business management solutions for government agencies and private sector clients. With more than 50 years of executive management experience, our management team develops cost-effective and impactful strategies to streamline operations and ensure optimization of our clients' time and resources. Our team uses the valuable lessons learned from working in varying corporate environments to customize policies and services to maximize efficiency and elevate organizational success.

Company Description

Our Company\r\n\r\n\r\nFounded in 2014, Legacy Management Solutions, LLC is a professional services firm providing essential administrative support and business management solutions for government agencies and private sector clients. With more than 50 years of executive management experience, our management team develops cost-effective and impactful strategies to streamline operations and ensure optimization of our clients' time and resources. Our team uses the valuable lessons learned from working in varying corporate environments to customize policies and services to maximize efficiency and elevate organizational success.