Paralegal 1-3 (Statewide)

Grambling State University; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Justice seeks a Paralegal 1-3 for statewide assignments. The Civil, Criminal, and other divisions provide essential legal support to state agencies and officials. A background check, drug testing, and reference verifications are required.

The role includes supporting attorneys, managing calendars, drafting pleadings, and organizing case records across multiple divisions. A valid driver’s license and statewide travel are expected.

Qualifications

• One year of experience where paralegal was a major duty.
• Paralegal-related curriculum and/or certified paralegal training; Bachelor’s or JD acceptable.
• 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 and organize paper and electronic records.
• Track time, travel, and expenses for administrative purposes.
• Accept additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisors.
• Prepare, proofread, and edit correspondence and reports.
• Coordinate meetings and prepare materials for attorneys.
• Conduct legal research within deadlines and report results.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Driver's license

Motor vehicle access

Organization

Time management

Education

Paralegal degree or curriculum

Bachelor’s degree or JD

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Adobe Software

Windows

Job description

The Department of Justice, Office of Attorney General Liz Murrill, is seeking applications for a Paralegal 1-3. As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Paralegal 1-3, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Salary offered will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected.

Positions may be domiciled in various parishes throughout the state. Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check, drug testing, and reference verifications. This is a continuous announcement; therefore, applications will be reviewed as received. For recruitment purposes, many vacancies may be filled from the same posting.

Civil Division: The Civil Division provides legal representation to the state, its departments and agencies, boards and commissions, and statewide elected officials. The Civil Division is comprised of the Governmental/Litigation, Education, Public Finance, Environmental, Lands, and Natural Resources sections. The Civil Division also serves:

• Collections: The Collections section represents public colleges, universities, agencies, boards and commissions for the State in pursuit of the monies owed these entities.

Criminal Division:The Criminal Division assists federal, state, and local agencies in the investigation and prosecution of a wide range of criminal matters. The Criminal Division is comprised of White-Collar Crimes, Violent Crime and Drug Unit, Sexual Predator Apprehension Team, and the Insurance Fraud Unit. The Criminal Division also serves:

Federalism Division: The Solicitor General’s office within the Federalism Division coordinates the involvement of the Attorney General’s Office in cases before the United States Supreme Court, assists the Louisiana Department of Justice in preparing and presenting appellate cases in state and federal courts, directly handles select appeals, and coordinates the involvement of the Attorney General's Office with Amicus Curiae briefs.

Gaming Division: The Gaming Division represents the state and all agencies and boards with jurisdiction over gaming matters and regulation for riverboat gaming, land-based gaming, slots-at-the-track gaming, and video poker.

Litigation Division: The Litigation Division provides legal representation to theState of Louisiana and state employees in tort claims seeking damages in the areas of Civil Rights, General Liability, Medical Malpractice, Road Hazard, Transportation, and Worker's Compensation.

Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: The Louisiana Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) has the responsibility to investigate and prosecute all types of fraud perpetrated by providers of medical services in the Medicaid program. The MFCU also investigates and prosecutes allegations of abuse, and neglect of residents in health care facilities.

Public Protection Division: The Public Protection division handles complaints from consumers about businesses, resolves disputes, administers and enforces fair housing laws, manages insurance liquidations, and enforces state laws related to tobacco sales to ensure consumers are protected from unfair and deceptive trade practices.

For further information about this vacancy, please contact:

Samantha Kelley

HR Supervisor

The Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Louisiana is a State as a Model (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• One year of experience in which paralegal was a major duty;
• Completion of a paralegal-related curriculum at a University and/or certified paralegal training program, Bachelor’s degree, or Juris Doctorate;
• Must possess a valid driver's license;
• Proficient in legal research and writing;
• Must have access to a motor vehicle to travel statewide.

PreferredQualifications

• Ability to organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines;
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Software and Windows;
• Knowledge of legal documents and terminology;
• Experience with court and clerk of court on-line databases;
• Must be professional, responsible, reliable, and discreet.

The duties of the Paralegal shall include, but are not limited to the following:

• 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, correspondence, and other documentation associated with case defense;
• Organize and maintain paper and electronic records on cases and assist in maintenance of file related materials;
• Maintain such administrative records as are necessary to account for time, travel, and expenses;
• Accept additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisors.

The position of Paralegal may consist of, but are not limited to, the following duties:

• Prepare, proofread, and edit correspondence, reports, and other documents;
• Request, prepare, produce, and organize legal documents;
• Maintain physical and electronic records and case files and ensure confidentiality of information;
• Schedule meetings, and other appearances for attorneys and prepare appropriate materials needed;
• Receive research assignments from attorneys, conduct thorough and complete legal research within time constraints, and report appropriately the results of legal research;
• Communicate with courts, clerks' offices, opposing counsel, and other persons related to case matters;
• Maintain valid administrative records of all daily and monthly activities.