Paralegal; Public Records Specialist

Compensation

Annual Salary Range: $74,786 – $99,640.

Up to four days of remote work per week is allowed.

Office of General Counsel seeks a highly motivated, analytical, detail-oriented paralegal to coordinate and respond to California Public Records Act requests, under the supervision of an Assistant General Counsel, and to provide other legal and administrative support tasks.

• Draft and send responses to public records requests, ensuring compliance with CPRA and stating applicable exemptions.
• Communicate with requestors to clarify document identification and interpret requests.
• Collaborate with State Bar offices to gather records and guide them in locating responsive documents.
• Independently review documents to determine exemptions, red actions, and consistency with CPRA and State Bar Act.
• Research eligible exemptions and stay abreast of changes to CPRA and related legislation.
• Organize records and maintain accurate documentation of request status to support backup coverage.
• Educate and advise staff on CPRA obligations and procedures.
• Assist with subpoena and discovery compliance, including reviewing requests, gathering documents, drafting responses, and tracking deadlines.
• Support responses to government claims and related deadline tracking.
• Conduct document review, analysis, and organization for litigation, audits, investigations, or regulatory matters.
• Assist with contract management: drafting standard terms, tracking status, and maintaining files.
• Provide litigation support: case management, litigation tracking.
• Assist with general support on projects or assignments as directed by OGC attorneys, applying State Bar policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties consistent with the general level of the position.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a relevant field.
• Minimum of two years’ experience as a paralegal.
• Certification of completion of an approved paralegal program.
• Completion of required continuing legal education: four hours of legal ethics classes every three years and four hours of general law classes every two years.
• Demonstrated experience handling records requests under CPRA or FOIA in a government setting.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and ability to work independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, document management systems, and tracking tools.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective prioritization and time‑management.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of public record laws and CPRA regulations.
• Travel by air and automobile as required.

The State Bar of California is an equal opportunity employer. Diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all employees experience fairness, dignity, and respect.