Paralegal 1/2 bei State of Louisiana, LA
State of Louisiana, LA · Baton Rouge, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Baton Rouge
About the Department
At DPS, PSS, Office of Legal Affairs, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.
We’re looking for paralegals to join our legal division — a proactive, people-focused team working to attract and support the talent that drives our mission forward. The paralegal will perform a variety of legal task for attorneys/legal advisors in the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Public Safety Services, Office of Legal Affairs.
If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!
- Accepting Direction: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.
- Communicating Effectively; The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
- Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to accept ownership for your actions, behaviors, performance, and decisions.
- Displaying Professionalism: The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization.
- Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as state Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws.
- Managing Time: The ability to control your time to increase effectiveness, efficiency, or productivity.
Position 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.
Minimum Qualifications
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Other Qualifications
Job Duties:
This position provides paralegal assistance to a team of attorneys in OLA, which is managed by an Assistant Secretary, a Deputy General Counsel, one (1) Attorney Supervisor, and currently (7) seven attorneys.
Conducts legal research on a wide variety of issues and levels using Westlaw, law library, and other legal resources and materials. Communicates verbally by making and receiving phone calls, and in writing via email and formal correspondence, in a professional manner with the public, the judiciary, law enforcement officers, legal professionals, and members of Public Safety Services. Assist with accepting services of legal citations and subpoenas for the agency and employees, and distribute them properly.
Works as a second-line assistant for composing briefs, memoranda, and other legal correspondence. Assist with drafting pleadings and setting up interviews with potential witnesses and gathering vital information needed in the preparation for hearings and or trials.
Assist with maintaining files and reference manuals/materials; ensures confidentiality of information, as necessary. Responsible for communicating with the legal staff about the receipt of documents in the office, and may need to deliver and pick up various materials if needed
Responsible for maintaining the organization of the OLA’s legal library.
Assist with the creation and maintenance of electronic files in the OLA database and assist with the retention and destruction of paper files in the OLA file room.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment
Career Progression: This position may be filled at the Paralegal 1/2 level, depending on the selected applicant's experience.
Work Schedule: Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday.
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. The bi-weekly rates for each title are as follows:
Paralegal 1 (AS612) -$1,348.80
Paralegal 2 (AS614) -$1,544.00
How to Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link 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:
Department of Public Safety
ATTN: Human Resources/Katy Bradley
P.O. BOX 66614
Baton Rouge, LA. 70896
Email: [email protected]
The Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Public Safety Services, is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide (Download PDF reader).
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