Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office · 2 days ago
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Officer
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$81K/yr - $92K/yr
3+ years expThe Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office is seeking a FOIA Officer for the Freedom of Information Act Team to work alongside the CCSAO’s FOIA Officers in processing requests made under the Freedom of Information Act. The role involves logging incoming FOIA requests, reviewing them, and ensuring legal compliance while responding to correspondence and gathering necessary records.
GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegal
Responsibilities
Log incoming FOIA requests and track their due dates
Review FOIA requests to determine what records are being sought from the requestor
Work with individuals in the bureaus and branches throughout the CCSAO to locate responsive records and order all files, or otherwise gather, all necessary records
Work with the Civil Division when necessary
The FOIA Officer will respond to correspondence in accordance with the Act and handle correspondence with the appropriate skill and care that ensures legal compliance
Scan records (in the event we only possess hard copies of the requested records), review them for FOIA exemptions, and produce to requestor
Draft response letters to each FOIA request that will be submitted with the records upon delivery to the requestor
Uphold the mission and values of the SAO at all times
Exhibit strong attention to detail
Exercise integrity and decorum in all situations
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as needed or required
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's or associate's degree in any liberal arts, criminal justice, law, legal studies, or another related field
Exceptional organizational, case management and time management skills
Must be able to work independently
Experience in managing large-scale projects
Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to promote team building and be a self-starter
Proficient use of Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word
Preferred
Three (3) or more years of FOIA experience
Law Degree from an accredited law school
Experience responding to the Public Access Counselor
Knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act and the IL Attorney General's training and guidelines to FOIA
Experience with GOVQA
Company
Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office
CCSAO is a prosecutor's office in charge of prosecuting all misdemeanor and felony offenses committed in Cook County.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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Chief Data & Technology Officer
Meriel Coleman
Chief Ethics Officer
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