Public Records Paralegal — Legal Research & Digitization

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) Legal Section seeks a Paralegal to support the General Law Unit, focusing on public records administration. You will coordinate responses to records requests, review and redact records, and assist with digitization and litigation support.

The role requires attention to detail, organization, and interest in public records law. Applicants should complete an ABA-approved program or hold CP certification or a JD, with background checks

Qualifications

• Completion of ABA-approved Paralegal or Legal Assistant program, or equivalent.
• Possession of CP certification or Juris Doctorate.

Responsibilities

• Process public records requests by identifying, gathering, reviewing, organizing, and producing responsive records.
• Coordinate with DOTD attorneys and staff to locate information and records.
• Review records to redact exempt information before release.
• Research and retrieve records from DOTD information systems and historical archives.
• Assist with digitization of historical DOTD records and indexing.
• Provide litigation support, including drafting documents and assisting with discovery.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw and other resources.

Education

ABA-approved Paralegal/Legal Assistant program

Certified Paralegal (CP) certification

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) Legal Section seeks a Paralegal to support the General Law Unit, focusing on public records administration. You will coordinate responses to records requests, review and redact records, and assist with digitization and litigation support.

The role requires attention to detail, organization, and interest in public records law. Applicants should complete an ABA-approved program or hold CP certification or a JD, with background checks