Student Worker/Law Clerk

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The State of Louisiana's Department of Justice, Office of Attorney General Liz Murrill, is seeking applications for a Student Worker. The hourly pay rate will be based upon current grade level and credit hours received.

The selected incumbent(s) should be available to work up to 20 hours per week. Resumes will be accepted with transcripts; background check, drug testing, and reference verifications are required.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Full-time status at an accredited educational institution at the undergraduate or graduate level.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated; ability to multi-task, prioritize, and effectively manage time.
• Must be professional, responsible, reliable, and discreet.
• Ability to work independently within departmental policies and guidelines.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Integrity, punctuality, and dependability.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic abilities in Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• General office support which may include filing, scanning, copying and/or data entry.
• Answer and direct phone calls.
• Log and route mail.
• Assist with special projects.
• Lift 25 or more pounds of equipment.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Professionalism

Independent work

Excellent communication skills

Integrity

Punctuality

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Full-time status at an accredited educational institution (undergrad/grad)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About this Job

The Department of Justice, Office of Attorney General Liz Murrill, is seeking applications for a Student Worker.The hourly pay rate will be based upon current grade level and credit hours received.The selected incumbent(s) should be available to work up to 20 hours per week.
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. Additionally, positions may be domiciled in various parishes throughout the state.

Applicants may check the status of their application at any time by selecting the "Application Status" link after logging into their account. Below are the most common status messages and their meanings:

• Application Received - Your application has been submitted successfully.
• Evaluating Experience - Your application is being reviewed by Human Resources to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
• Eligible for Consideration - You are among a group of applicants who MAY be selected for this position.
• Referred to the Hiring Manager for Review - Your application has been delivered to the hiring manager. You may or may not be called for an interview.
• Position Filled - Someone has been selected for the position.
• Position Canceled - The agency has decided not to fill the position.

Resumes will be accepted as an attachment to your application; however, all relevant education and experience must be included at the time you apply. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your online application. Transcripts may be faxed to [phone].

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

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school degree or equivalent;

• Full-time status at an accredited educational institution at the undergraduate or graduate level;

Preferred Qualifications:

• Detail-oriented and self-motivated;
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and effectively manage time;
• Must be professional, responsible, reliable, and discreet;
• Ability to work independently within departmental policies and guidelines;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Integrity, punctuality, and dependability;
• Positive attitude and self-motivation;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic abilities in Word and Excel.

Job Duties and Other Information

The position of the Student Worker may consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

• General office support which may include filing, scanning, copying and/or data entry;
• Answer and direct phone calls;
• Log and route mail;
• Assist with special projects;
• Lift 25 or more pounds of equipment.