What are the responsibilities and job description for the PARALEGAL 1 position at State of Louisiana?
The Division of Administrative Law is Louisiana's centralized administrative hearings panel. When disputes arise between certain state agencies and the people and entities they regulate, administrative law judges at DAL provide fair, prompt, and orderly adjudications.
We're seeking a Paralegal with experience working in a Clerk of Court's office, for a centralized administrative hearings panel, a judicial or executive branch judge, a court's chief judicial administrator, or as a legal secretary to a managing partner.
An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:
Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity, and honesty, regardless of the circumstances or personal benefit.
Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies
Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning
Managing Time: The ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and allocate time to ensure timely completion of work goals
Completion of an approved Paralegal or Legal Assistant program approved by the American Bar Association (ABA), or at an accredited college or university; OR
Possession of a Certified Paralegal (CP) certification issued by the National Association of Legal Assistants, Inc.; OR
A Juris Doctorate.
NOTE:
Disbarred attorneys and those who have permanently resigned from the practice of law in lieu of discipline may not be hired in any position in connection with the practice of law. Suspended attorneys or an attorney transferred to disability inactive status during the period of suspension may not be hired in any position in connection with the practice of law unless such hiring is first preceded by the submission of a fully executed registration statement to the Office of Disciplinary Counsel, on a registration form provided by the Louisiana Disciplinary Board and approved by the Louisiana Supreme Court. See Rule 5.5(e)(1) of the Louisiana Rules of Professional Conduct; In Re Davenport, 2021-01371 (La. 11/3/21) and 326 So.3d 882; In re Sharp, 2012- 2463 (La. 1/11/13), 106 So.3d 105. The hiring agency is responsible for conducting the necessary background checks prior to appointment.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties:Possession of a Certified Paralegal (CP) certification issued by the National Association of Legal Assistants, Inc.; OR
A Juris Doctorate.
NOTE:
Disbarred attorneys and those who have permanently resigned from the practice of law in lieu of discipline may not be hired in any position in connection with the practice of law. Suspended attorneys or an attorney transferred to disability inactive status during the period of suspension may not be hired in any position in connection with the practice of law unless such hiring is first preceded by the submission of a fully executed registration statement to the Office of Disciplinary Counsel, on a registration form provided by the Louisiana Disciplinary Board and approved by the Louisiana Supreme Court. See Rule 5.5(e)(1) of the Louisiana Rules of Professional Conduct; In Re Davenport, 2021-01371 (La. 11/3/21) and 326 So.3d 882; In re Sharp, 2012- 2463 (La. 1/11/13), 106 So.3d 105. The hiring agency is responsible for conducting the necessary background checks prior to appointment.
- Assist a Deputy General Counsel with the preparation of legal documents and orders
- Review incoming appeals requests
- Review and prepare routine orders for signature
- Prepare orders terminating adjudications for signature
- Review notices and orders
- Prepare Minute Entry Orders for record review cases
- Conduct research and draft legal memoranda
Appointment Type: This posting will be used to fill multiple vacancies with the agency as temporary job appointments to assist with a large influx of cases
Location: This position may be domiciled in DAL's Baton Rouge office
How To Apply:
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
For further information about this vacancy contact:Jasmine Worley, MBA
Human Resources
P.O Box 94111
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
Jasmine.Worley@civilservice.la.gov
Salary : $3,127 - $6,136