PARALEGAL

Louisiana Supreme Court; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Paid parking

Job summary

A state court organization is seeking a Paralegal for the Office of Legal Counsel. The ideal candidate will assist with legal filings, maintain case management software, and generate legal documents. Must have a paralegal certification and demonstrate excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. The role requires attention to detail, effective communication, and a grasp of legal terminology. Strong candidates may have five to eight years of experience. Excellent benefits and paid parking are provided.

Qualifications

• Five to eight years of related experience preferred.
• Excellent writing and proofreading skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and updates case management software, analyzes data, generates reports.
• Assists attorneys with case monitoring.
• Generates various legal documents including correspondence, agendas, ballots.
• Assists with distributing meeting materials to Commission members.
• Performs legal research for special projects as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Legal research

Effective communication

Education

Paralegal certification from an accredited school

Tools

Case management software

Document management software

Job description

Judiciary Commission

Paralegal-Office of Legal Counsel - Louisiana Supreme Court

The Office of Legal Counsel to the Judiciary Commission seeks a paralegal to assist with monthly Commission meetings, legal filings of cases, Commission follow-up, and various other paraprofessional tasks. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills required. Must be detail-oriented, as well as able to write and proof well. Candidates must have a paralegal certification from an accredited school or college (or equivalent experience) andfive to eight years of related experience is preferred. Excellent benefits and paid parking.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintains and updates case management software, analyzes data, generates reports
• Assists attorneys with case monitoring
• Generates various legal documents including correspondence, agendas, ballots, etc.
• Assists with maintaining list of screened out files for member review and ratification
• Assists with distributing meeting materials to Commission members
• Assists with compiling record of Commission proceedings for submission to Supreme Court
• Assists with clocking-in case filings
• Performs legal research or other duties for special projects as assigned

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of criminal and civil procedural law and the administrative operations of the various state courts
• Knowledge of legal terminology, principles, and practices
• Knowledge of the organization and structure of the judicial system
• Knowledge of legal resources needed to research case law
• Knowledge of computer software for document management
• Ability to read and interpret laws, rules, and guidelines, and apply them to specific circumstances
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others
• Ability to gather a great amount of information vital to the resolution of pending matters in the most efficient and concise manner
• Ability to follow detailed instructions, often given verbally, and to work independently under general supervision

EOE/M/F/V/D