Legal Secretary (Shreveport)

State of Louisiana; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice is seeking a Legal Secretary for the Litigation Division in Shreveport, Louisiana. The role involves performing legal secretarial duties, managing records, and assisting attorneys. Applicants should possess strong ethics, effective communication skills, and a high school diploma. This is a continuous announcement, and employment is contingent upon background checks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Applicants with a college degree must submit an official transcript.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain records.
• Schedule meetings and hearings.
• Assist in preparing legal documents.

Skills

Tact

Good Judgment

High Ethics

Integrity

Effective Command of English

Time Management

Critical Thinking

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Word Processing

Databases

Job description

Job Opportunity: Legal Secretary - Litigation Division

The Department of Justice, Office of Attorney General Liz Murrill, is seeking applications for a Legal Secretary in the Litigation Division. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Location: Shreveport, Louisiana, Caddo Parish.

Note: This is a continuous announcement; applications will be reviewed as received. Employment is contingent upon background check, drug testing, and references.

How to Apply

Click on the "Apply" link above to complete an electronic application. You can check your application status at any time after logging into your account. Common statuses include:

• Application Received
• Evaluating Experience
• Eligible for Consideration
• Referred to the Hiring Manager
• Position Filled
• Position Canceled

Additional Requirements

Resumes can be attached, but all relevant education and experience must be included. Applicants with a college degree must submit an official transcript prior to appointment, which can be faxed to [phone].

Contact Information

For more information, contact:

Abby-Grace Zeigler, HR Generalist

Email: [e-mail]

The Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Valid driver's license
• Tact and good judgment
• High ethics and integrity

Preferred Qualifications

• Effective command of English (spoken and written)
• Excellent time management and critical thinking skills
• Proficiency with email, calendar, word processing, databases, and ability to learn new software

Job Responsibilities

• Perform duties independently
• Organize and maintain records
• Manage time, travel, and expenses records
• Schedule meetings and hearings

Additional Duties

• Perform legal secretarial duties for attorneys or sections
• Assist in preparing legal documents
• Proofread and edit correspondence and reports
• Ensure proper mailing and submission of documents
• Maintain case files
• Prepare materials for meetings, hearings, or trials
• Input billing and administrative data
• Serve as time administrator for the section
• Perform other duties as assigned