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Paralegal 1-3 (Statewide)

Louisiana Department of State Civil Service • Louisiana, Louisiana • 3d ago

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Paralegal 1-3 (Statewide)

Salary

$40,081.60 - $52,998.40 Annually

Location

Statewide, LA

Job Type

Unclassified

Job Number

AG(11/17/2025)LE15

Department

DOJ-Office of the Attorney General

Opening Date

11/17/2025

Description

Benefits

About this Job

The Department of Justice, Office of Attorney General Liz Murrill, is seeking applications for a Paralegal 1-3. Salary offered will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected.

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check, drug testing, and reference verifications. This is a continuous announcement; therefore, applications will be reviewed as received. For recruitment purposes, many vacancies may be filled from the same posting. Additionally, positions may be domiciled in various parishes throughout the state.

To Apply: Click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application which may be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.

Applicants may check the status of their application at any time by selecting the "Application Status" link after logging into their account. Below are the most common status messages and their meanings:

Application Received - Your application has been submitted successfully.

Evaluating Experience - Your application is being reviewed by Human Resources to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Eligible for Consideration - You are among a group of applicants who MAY be selected for this position.

Referred to the Hiring Manager for Review - Your application has been delivered to the hiring manager. You may or may not be called for an interview.

Position Filled - Someone has been selected for the position.

Position Canceled - The agency has decided not to fill the position.

Resumes will be accepted as an attachment to your application; however, all relevant education and experience must be included at the time you apply.

Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your online application. Transcripts may be faxed to (225) 326-6795.

For further information about this vacancy, please contact:

Lindsey Eakin

HR Generalist

EakinL@AG.Louisiana.Gov

The Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Louisiana is a State as a Model (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

One year of experience in which paralegal was a major duty;

Completion of a paralegal-related curriculum at a University and/or certified paralegal training program, Bachelor's degree, or Juris Doctorate;

Must possess a valid driver's license;

Proficient in legal research and writing;

Must have access to a motor vehicle to travel statewide.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines;

Advanced knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Software and Windows;

Knowledge of legal documents and terminology;

Experience with court and clerk of court on-line databases;

Must be professional, responsible, reliable, and discreet.

Job Specification

The duties of the Paralegal shall include, but are not limited to the following:

Provide paralegal support for one or more attorneys;

Perform recurring duties independently;

Review and prepare summaries of records;

Calendar management for multiple individuals;

Draft pleadings, memoranda, correspondence, and other documentation associated with case defense;

Organize and maintain paper and electronic records on cases and assist in maintenance of file related materials;

Maintain such administrative records as are necessary to account for time, travel, and expenses;

Accept additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisors

Job Duties and Other Information

The position of Paralegal may consist of, but are not limited to, the following duties:

Prepare, proofread, and edit correspondence, reports, and other documents;

Request, prepare, produce, and organize legal documents;

Maintain physical and electronic records and case files and ensure confidentiality of information;

Schedule meetings, and other appearances for attorneys and prepare appropriate materials needed;

Receive research assignments from attorneys, conduct thorough and complete legal research within time constraints, and report appropriately the results of legal research;

Communicate with courts, clerks' offices, opposing counsel, and other persons related to case matters;

Maintain valid administrative records of all daily and monthly activities.

Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.

Employer

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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