Records Access Counsel
Core
Legal counsel specializing in the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) for the NYC Comptroller's Office, managing public records requests and compliance.
Role type
Agency Attorney (FOIL Records Access Counsel)
Builds
FOIL compliance processes and public records responses
Domain
Public sector law / Government transparency
Required skills
Legal research, FOIL request review, document redaction, legal guidance drafting, statutory deadline management, technology evaluation for records systems
Preferred skills
Experience with FOIL liaison management, stakeholder advisory
Technologies
FOIL processing systems
Responsibilities
Identify custodians and collect records in response to FOIL requests; review FOIL requests and responses; perform legal research and draft guidance on FOIL issues; track statutory deadlines and maintain FOIL tracking; prepare reports on FOIL request traffic; advise on technical needs of FOIL processes; provide guidance to FOIL liaisons.
Seniority
Mid-level attorney (1-3 years post-admission)