Legal Staff Paralegal in Lafayette, LA

Government

Lafayette, LA

Legal Staff Paralegal in Lafayette, LA

Legal Staff

Min 1 yrs required

No

Job Title:
Paralegal 1-3

Job Responsibilities:
The Paralegal 1-3 position within the Litigation Division of the Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General, involves providing comprehensive paralegal support to one or more attorneys. The responsibilities include:
- Performing recurring duties independently
- Reviewing and preparing summaries of records
- Managing calendars for multiple individuals
- Drafting pleadings, memoranda, correspondence, and other documentation associated with case defense
- Organizing and maintaining both paper and electronic records on cases, and assisting in the maintenance of file-related materials
- Maintaining administrative records necessary to account for time, travel, and expenses
- Preparing, proofreading, and editing correspondence, reports, and other documents
- Requesting, preparing, producing, and organizing legal documents
- Maintaining both physical and electronic records and case files while ensuring the confidentiality of information
- Scheduling meetings and other appearances for attorneys and preparing appropriate materials needed
- Receiving research assignments from attorneys, conducting thorough and complete legal research within time constraints, and reporting appropriately the results of legal research
- Communicating with courts, clerks' offices, opposing counsel, and other persons related to case matters
- Maintaining valid administrative records of all daily and monthly activities
- Accepting additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisors

Education and Experience Information:
Minimum Qualifications:
- One year of experience in which paralegal duties were a major component
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- Possession of a valid driver's license
- Proficiency in legal research and writing
- Access to a motor vehicle for statewide travel

Preferred Qualifications:
- 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 online databases
- Professionalism, responsibility, reliability, and discretion

Salary Information:
The salary for the Paralegal 1-3 position ranges from $40, to $52, annually. The specific salary offered will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

Additional Information:
The position is domiciled in Lafayette, Louisiana, Lafayette Parish. It is an unclassified job type under a Career Progression Group, and vacancies may be filled as a Paralegal 1-3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). The job announcement is continuous, and applications are reviewed as received. Employment offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check, drug testing, and reference verifications.

The Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, in line with Louisiana being a State as a Model (SAME) agency.

Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Resumes will be accepted as an attachment to the application, but all relevant education and experience must be included at the time of application.

For further information about this vacancy, candidates are encouraged to contact the HR Generalist mentioned in the original job posting.