Legal Secretary (Shreveport)

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 managing records, scheduling, and assisting attorneys with legal documents. Candidates should have a high school diploma and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Effective command of English preferred.
• Proficiency with standard software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organizing and maintaining records.
• Scheduling meetings and creating calendar invites.
• Assisting in preparing legal documents.

Skills

Tact

Good judgment

Time management

Critical thinking

Effective command of English

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Word processing

Databases

Email

Calendar

Job description

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

The position will be domiciled in Shreveport, Louisiana, Caddo Parish. This is a continuous announcement; therefore, applications will be reviewed as received. 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 logging into their account and selecting the Application Status link. Common status messages include:

• Application Received - Your application has been submitted successfully.
• Evaluating Experience - Your application is being reviewed to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications.
• Eligible for Consideration - You may be selected for this position.
• Referred to the Hiring Manager - Your application has been delivered for review; you may or may not be called for an interview.
• Position Filled - Someone has been selected.
• Position Canceled - The position will not be filled.

Resumes are accepted as attachments, but all relevant education and experience must be included at the time of application. Applicants with college training or a baccalaureate degree will need to submit an official transcript prior to appointment. Attach a copy of your transcript to your online application or fax it to [phone].

For further information, contact:

Abby-Grace Zeigler

HR Generalist

[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 professional and personal ethics and integrity

Preferred Qualifications:

• Effective command of English, spoken and written
• Excellent time management and critical thinking skills, with the ability to prioritize

• Proficiency with email, calendar, word processing, databases, and other standard software; ability to learn new programs

The duties of the Legal Secretary include, but are not limited to:

• Performing recurring duties independently
• Organizing and maintaining paper and electronic records
• Maintaining records for time, travel, and expenses
• Scheduling meetings, hearings, and creating calendar invites

Additional duties may include:

• Performing legal secretarial duties for assigned attorneys
• Assisting in preparing pleadings, memoranda, briefs, and legal documents
• Proofreading and editing correspondence and reports
• Ensuring documents are accurately mailed or submitted
• Maintaining case files
• Preparing materials for meetings, hearings, or trials
• Inputting billing and administrative data
• Serving as time administrator for the section
• Performing other support duties as assigned