Paralegal 1-3: Legal Research & Case Support (Statewide)

State of Louisiana; Louisiana (MO); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice, Office of Attorney General Liz Murrill, seeks applications for a Paralegal 1-3. This Career Progression Group may fill Paralegal 1-3 based on experience.

Domicile in various parishes statewide; background checks and drug testing required; applications reviewed as received. Minimum qualifications include paralegal education or equivalent, valid driver's license, and strong legal research and writing skills.

Qualifications

• One year of experience where paralegal was a major duty.
• Paralegal curriculum or equivalent degree or JD.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Proficient in legal research and writing.
• Must have access to a motor vehicle to travel statewide.

Responsibilities

• Provide paralegal support for one or more attorneys.
• Perform recurring duties independently.
• Review and prepare summaries of records.
• Calendar management for multiple individuals.
• Draft pleadings, memoranda, and other case-related documents.
• Maintain paper and electronic records and time/travel/expense accounts.
• Accept additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Driver's license

Education

Paralegal curriculum or certificate / Bachelors / JD

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Adobe Software

Windows

Job description

The Department of Justice, Office of Attorney General Liz Murrill, seeks applications for a Paralegal 1-3. This Career Progression Group may fill Paralegal 1-3 based on experience.

Domicile in various parishes statewide; background checks and drug testing required; applications reviewed as received. Minimum qualifications include paralegal education or equivalent, valid driver's license, and strong legal research and writing skills.