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Legal Secretary

Louisiana Department of State Civil Service • Baton Rouge, LA • 6h ago

Legal Secretary

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Legal Secretary

Salary

$39,769.60 - $43,076.80 Annually

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Unclassified

Job Number

AG(1.29.2026)LE1

Department

DOJ-Office of the Attorney General

Opening Date

01/29/2026

Closing Date

2/12/2026 11:59 PM Central

Description

Benefits

About this Job

The Department of Justice, Office of Attorney General Liz Murrill, is seeking applications for a Legal Secretary in the Public Protection Division, Consumer Protection Section. Salary offered will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected.

The position will be domiciled in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish. Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check, drug testing, and reference verifications.

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

Strong written and oral communication skills;

Strong knowledge of computer systems and software, and proficient in using office technology, including but not limited to, printers, scanners, copiers, AI, etc;

Customer service experience, demonstrating a commitment to providing excellent support;

Experience managing data entry tasks and maintaining accurate, organized records;

Highly organized with a strong focus on providing courteous customer service and support;

Skilled in drafting letters and other correspondence as part of administrative duties;

Reliable with a positive professional demeanor, dedicated to consistently meeting job expectations;

Experience providing legal support to and communicating with attorneys and the public.

Preferred Qualifications:

A degree from a two (2) or four (4) year college or university related to business or law preferred;

Experience with drafting legal correspondence;

Experience in customer interaction including telephone communications.

Job Specification

A legal secretary within the Public Protection Division, Consumer Protection Section, assists in administering registrations, legal notices, and consumer complaints and provides legal support to Assistant Attorneys General in pursuing enforcement actions under state and federal unfair trade practices and consumer protection laws. The legal secretary addresses inquiries from the public and assists with the Consumer Protection Section's voluntary consumer dispute process. The legal secretary works under the supervision of the Office Manager with guidance from the Consumer Protection Section Chief and the Director of the Public Protection Division to support the attorneys. The qualified candidate will possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to support the Section, be self-motivated, have a positive cooperative and collaborative attitude, and have a desire to continuously learn and energy to assist the public.

Job Duties and Other Information

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

Conduct intake of consumer dispute forms and handle the ongoing consumer dispute process, ensuring effective resolution and maintaining clear communication throughout the process;

Upload, organize, and maintain accurate records in relevant databases to ensure proper documentation;

Answer incoming calls, direct inquiries, and provide relevant information in a professional and efficient manner;

Read, analyze, and review various documents, including dispute forms, letters, contracts, policies, advertisements, and invoices;

Actively engage with both consumers and businesses to improve communication, promote solutions, and facilitate compromises;

Prepare and mail a variety of letters and other official correspondence;

Identify issues that require referral to other agencies or departments for further handling or resolution;

Assist attorneys with various legal and other administrative projects; and

Prepare various legal documents and reports.

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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