Legal Staff Legal Secretary in New Orleans, LA

Government

New Orleans, LA

Legal Staff Legal Secretary in New Orleans, LA

Legal Staff

No

Job Title: Legal Secretary

Job Responsibilities:
The Legal Secretary position involves a variety of responsibilities aimed at supporting attorneys and the Litigation Division within the Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General. The key duties include:

- Performing recurring duties independently.
- Organizing and maintaining both paper and electronic records.
- Maintaining administrative records related to time, travel, and expenses.
- Scheduling and creating calendar invites for meetings, hearings, and other appearances.
- Performing legal secretarial duties for assigned attorneys or sections.
- Assisting in the preparation of pleadings, memoranda, briefs, and other legal documents.
- Preparing, proofreading, and editing correspondence, reports, and other materials.
- Ensuring all documents and records are accurately mailed, submitted, and/or forwarded to the appropriate party.
- Maintaining case files for assigned attorneys.
- Preparing materials needed for meetings, hearings, or trials.
- Inputting billing and other administrative data on behalf of assigned attorneys.
- Serving as time administrator for the subject matter section located in the designated office.
- Performing other support efforts as needed.
- Reporting to the assigned job location timely.
- Performing additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the assigned attorney, supervisor, Deputy Director, or Director.

Education and Experience Information:
Minimum Qualifications:
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- Must possess a valid driver's license.
- Exercises tact and good judgment.
- Possesses high professional and personal ethics and integrity.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Possesses an effective command of the English language, both spoken and written.
- Possesses excellent time management and critical thinking skills and is able to prioritize tasks and assignments.
- Familiarity with and ability to use email, calendar, word processing, databases, and other standard computer software, including the ability to learn new programs or software.

Salary Information:
The salary for the Legal Secretary position ranges from $37, to $49, annually. The salary offered will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected.

Additional Information:
The position is domiciled in New Orleans, Louisiana, Orleans Parish. It is an unclassified job type with continuous opening and closing dates, meaning applications will be reviewed as received. Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background checks, drug testing, and reference verifications. The Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Applicants qualifying based on college training or the receipt of a baccalaureate degree will need to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Resumes can be attached to the application, but all relevant education and experience must be included at the time of application.