The Office of the University Counsel (OUC) at the University of Virginia (UVA) seeks applications for an FOIA/eDiscovery Paralegal for the 2026-27 Academic Year. This is a part-time wage position that will work 24 hours each week with the OUC assisting the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Officer/eDiscovery Manager and supporting OUC litigation attorneys. OUC represents UVA in all legal and regulatory matters and provides advice and counsel to the Board of Visitors, the President, executive officers, and other administrators, faculty, and staff in their official capacities for both the Academic Division and the Medical Center. UVA's FOIA Office operates under the auspices of the OUC and is responsible for receiving and responding to public records requests made to UVA under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, as well as working with the OUC on subpoena responses, document preservation notices and holds, and eDiscovery management. As FOIA/eDiscovery Paralegal, the successful candidate will support the FOIA Officer/eDiscovery Manager with reviewing and responding to FOIA requests and subpoenas in a timely manner.
FOIA/eDiscovery Paralegal Job Responsibilities Assist with FOIA requests and subpoenas
Maintain and update OUC FOIA/eDiscovery logs and OUC FOIA/eDiscovery share drives
Communicate and follow-up with custodians of records sought
Assist with drafting responses to FOIA and eDiscovery requests and subpoenas
Assist with monitoring FOIA and eDiscovery response deadlines
Draft Preservation Notices related to actual and anticipated litigation
Support OUC lawyers and other office personnel with a full range of legal assistant duties (e.g., answering the phone, word-processing, proofreading, copying, scheduling meetings, preparing documents)
Prepare litigation notebooks and exhibits
Maintain and organize cases and file management
File legal documents with courts, as needed
Other duties as assigned
Required Competencies Superb organizational and time management skills, strong interpersonal skills, and a keen eye for detail;
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with UVA faculty and staff, citizens and members of the media seeking records, presenting a positive and professional image for UVA;
Able to organize documents and electronically stored information in a concise, logical, and analytical manner and to derive conclusions and recommendations that involve subtle and sophisticated judgments;
A work ethic including demonstrated ability to multi-task, take the initiative, work in a team environment, and adjust to established work patterns;
Ascribe to highest standards of honesty, diligence, quality and integrity;
Accountable for results;
Develop trusted relationships, using diplomacy and conflict-resolution skills;
Think proactively and problem-solve innovatively; and
Listen actively and write effectively.
Position Compensation:
$22.00 - $25.00 Hourly, depending on experience.
This position is located in Charlottesville, Virginia, but the successful candidate may also perform work remotely at times, at the discretion of the University Counsel.
This is a wage position which is not eligible for leave or other benefits and is limited to 1500 hours of work in a year. For more information, refer to the Wage Employment link: http://uvapolicy.virginia.edu/policy/HRM-029.
Questions related to the application process may be directed to Keith Johnson, HR Specialist at fkj2t@virginia.ed u.
The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Experience: 1+ year of relevant experience required.
Licensure: None.
Preferred Requirements:
Graduate of a four-year institution of higher education, and experience working in an administrative support role in a business office, law firm or law department, or at an institution of higher education, or other relevant role, is required
PHYSICAL DEMANDS This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
