Legal Secretary Baton Rouge
Legal Secretary Baton Rouge
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$ 37460 - 49545
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Job Description
Supplemental Information
The Department of Justice Office of Attorney General Liz Murrill is seeking applications for a Legal Secretary in the Litigation Division. Salary offered will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected.
The position will be domiciled in Baton Rouge Louisiana East Baton Rouge Parish. Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check drug testing and reference verifications.
To Apply: Click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which may be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. 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. 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. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your online application. Transcripts may be faxed to.
For further information about this vacancy please contact: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 diploma;
- Must possess a valid drivers license;
- Exercises tact and good judgment;
- Possesses high professional and personal ethics and integrity.
PreferredQualifications:
- Possesses an effective command of the English language both spoken and written;
- Possesses excellent time management and critical thinking skills and able to prioritize tasks and assignments;
- Familiar with and able to use email calendar word processing databases and other standard computer software including the ability to learn new programs or software.
Job Concepts
The duties of the Legal Secretary shall include but are not limited to the following:
- Perform recurring duties independently;
- Organize and maintain paper and electronic records;
- Maintain the administrative records for time travel and expenses;
- Schedule and create calendar invites for meetings hearings and other appearances.
Examples of Work
The position of Legal Secretary may consist of but are not limited to the following duties:
- Performs legal secretarial duties for assigned attorneys or section;
- May assist in the preparation of pleadings memoranda briefs and other legal documents;
- Prepares proofreads and edits correspondence reports and other materials;
- Ensures all documents and records are accurately mailed submitted and/or forwarded to the appropriate party;
- Maintains case files for assigned attorneys;
- Prepares materials needed for meetings hearings or trials;
- May input billing and other administrative data on behalf of assigned attorneys;
- May serve as time administrator for the subject matter section located in his/her designated office;
- Performs other support efforts as needed;
- Reports to assigned job location timely;
- Performs such other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the assigned attorney his/her supervisor Deputy Director or Director.
Employment Type
Full Time
