Paralegal 1
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Paralegal 1
Salary
$3,127.00 - $6,136.00 Monthly
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
DED-2026-07
Department
LED-Louisiana Economic Development
Opening Date
04/28/2026
Closing Date
5/7/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
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About this Job
The mission of Louisiana Economic Development is to cultivate jobs and economic opportunity for the people of Louisiana.
This position serves as a key administrative and compliance support role within the legal team, providing coordination and assistance across legal operations, public records requests, and contract management activities. The incumbent will support attorneys by managing calendars, preparing correspondence, maintaining records, and assisting with regulatory and project-related tasks. Facilitates compliance with Louisiana Public Records Law by coordinating the intake, review, redaction, and response to records requests. Additionally, provides support for contract lifecycle tracking and documentation to ensure accuracy, organization, and adherence to legal and agency requirements.
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
Job Duties:
Maintain and manage legal team calendars, tracking critical deadlines related to rule promulgation, advisory board meetings, and regulatory obligations.
Draft routine legal correspondence, memoranda, and communications for internal and external stakeholders.
Provide administrative and project support to attorneys, including organizing files, preparing meeting materials, and assisting with special initiatives.
Coordinate logistics for legal meetings, hearings, and board-related activities.
Maintain organized filing systems (electronic and physical) to ensure accessibility and compliance with agency policies.
Assist in the intake, tracking, and processing of public records requests in accordance with Louisiana Public Records Law and agency guidelines.
Locate, collect, and compile responsive documents from various sources, including databases, shared drives, and email systems.
Conduct preliminary review of records to identify confidential, privileged, or exempt information and apply appropriate redactions.
Coordinate with attorneys and internal divisions to ensure timely and accurate responses to public records requests.
Maintain logs and documentation of requests to support transparency, compliance, and audit readiness.
Assist with preparation of routine contract amendments, extensions, and related documents using approved templates.
Track contract lifecycles, including renewals, expirations, and key deadlines.
Support contract monitors and legal staff in ensuring compliance with contractual requirements.
Maintain contract records and databases for accuracy and accessibility.
Provide administrative support for contract review and approval processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Open & Promotional.
Louisiana Economic Development is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
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 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.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions, please contact:
Dawn Thibodeaux
Human Resources Director
Dawn.Thibodeaux@la.gov
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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Employer
State of Louisiana
Address
1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
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