Legal Staff Paralegal in Alexandria, LA

Government

Alexandria, LA

Legal Staff Paralegal in Alexandria, LA

Legal Staff

Min 1 yrs required

No

Job Title
Paralegal 1-3

Job Responsibilities
The Paralegal 1-3 position within the Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General, encompasses a wide range of duties essential for supporting attorneys in legal matters. The responsibilities include:
- Providing paralegal support for one or more attorneys, 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, as well as 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 physical and electronic records and case files, ensuring confidentiality of information.
- Scheduling meetings and other appearances for attorneys and preparing the 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 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.

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.
- Must be professional, responsible, reliable, and discreet.

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

Additional Information
This is an unclassified job type with the job number AG(5/13/2025)AZ1. The position is open statewide in Louisiana and is part of the DOJ-Office of the Attorney General under the Department of Justice. The opening date for applications was May 13, 2025, and the closing date is continuous, indicating that applications will be reviewed as they are received. The employment offer is contingent upon satisfactory background check, drug testing, and reference verifications. This announcement is continuous, and many vacancies may be filled from the same posting, with positions potentially domiciled in various parishes throughout the state.

The State of Louisiana is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and is a State as a Model (SAME) agency supporting improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree are 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 must include all relevant education and experience at the time of application.

To apply, candidates must complete an electronic application through the provided platform. The status of the application can be checked at any time by selecting the "Application Status" link after logging into their account.