Paralegal 1-2 (Property Unit)
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Paralegal 1-2 (Property Unit)
Salary
$2,922.00 - $5,734.00 Monthly
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
47/50352129/Par1-2/01.16.26-LR
Department
DOTD-Administration
Division
Section 47
Opening Date
01/12/2026
Closing Date
1/18/2026 11:59 PM Central
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About this Job
47/50352129/Par1-2/01.16.26-LR (Paralegal 1-2)
Section 47 - Legal
Paralegal 1-2
At DOTD, our mission is to innovatively develop and sustain safe and reliable infrastructure comprising highways, multimodal transportation assets, micro-mobility systems, and public works. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.
About this Job:
The Property Litigation Unit of the Legal Section assists the Real Estate Section in acquiring rights of way needed for highway projects, through expropriation. This Unit also handles encroachments, inverse condemnation lawsuits and other property disputes. The Paralegal 2's role is to provide assistance to the Attorney 3 by organizing files, making exhibits, assisting in trial preparation and at trial, in order that property cases may be brought to resolution.
Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:
https://dotd.la.gov/about/office-of-management-and-finance/human-resources/career-center/
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere.
Job Duties and Other Information
The job duties and responsibilities may vary depending on the level at which the incumbent is hired. The job duties and responsibilities listed below are for the Paralegal 2 position and represent the duties and responsibilities that the incumbent will be expected to fulfill at the end of the training series.
Job Duties:
Prepare and support Property Litigation Unit cases by drafting legal documents (including petitions and discovery responses), organizing litigation files, and preparing trial notebooks and exhibits.
Conduct legal research and manage access to legal resources, including court records, Westlaw products, and other legal software; provide access coordination and basic training as needed.
Serve as Payment Processor for Public Records Requests and Damage Claims, including processing credit card payments, assisting customers, reconciling daily reports, and adhering to established financial control procedures.
Coordinate document production for litigation matters, including identifying responsive records, managing duplication, and ensuring timely delivery.
Gather, compile, and produce records in response to Public Records Requests in accordance with applicable laws and agency procedures.
Monitor and report employee compliance with mandatory training requirements (e.g., Compliance Program, EEO, Ethics, Safety, LaGov, and DOTD training), and notify employees and supervisors of deficiencies or upcoming requirements.
Serve as Safety Coordinator for assigned sections, including conducting monthly safety meetings and inspections, investigating and reporting incidents, reviewing driving records, and identifying potential workplace hazards.
Perform miscellaneous duties and special projects in support of legal operations, including delivery of legal documents as assigned.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment or Detail to Special Duty.
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Paralegal 1 or 2. The level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected.
Compensation: This position is eligible for premium pay of up to $2.00 per hour worked.
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 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 this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Melissa Willard
Administrative Program Specialist - Legal
225-242-4667
melissa.willard@la.gov
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any @type.
Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave- Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
Mardi Gras,
Good Friday,
Memorial Day,
Independence Day,
Labor Day,
Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
*** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the @type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\Retirement\System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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Have you completed an approved Paralegal or Legal Assistant program approved by the American Bar Association (ABA), or at an accredited college or university?
Yes
No
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Do you possess a Certified Paralegal (CP) certification issued by the National Association of Legal Assistants, Inc.?
Yes
No
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If you answered YES to the previous question, please give the original issue date of your certification and certificate number below. If you answered NO, enter N/A.
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State of Louisiana
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the supplemental information above.
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Phone
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Website
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