Paralegal 1 (Wae)
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Job Location:
Baton Rouge, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 2922 - 5734
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About this Job
- The mission of the Secretary of States office is to serve the public by meeting its legal responsibilities of collecting securing and communicating information that enhances commerce ensures the integrity of Louisianas elections and preserves presents and makes accessible government information essential to Louisianas operations and its recorded history.The Legal Division of the Secretary of State is seeking a part-time Paralegal to assist the legal staff as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- Completion of an approved Paralegal or Legal Assistant program approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) or at an accredited college or university; OR
Possession of a Certified Paralegal (CP) certification issued by the National Association of Legal Assistants Inc.; OR
A Juris Doctorate.
NOTE:
Disbarred attorneys and those who have permanently resigned from the practice of law in lieu of discipline may not be hired in any position in connection with the practice of law. Suspended attorneys or an attorney transferred to disability inactive status during the period of suspension may not be hired in any position in connection with the practice of law unless such hiring is first preceded by the submission of a fully executed registration statement to the Office of Disciplinary Counsel on a registration form provided by the Louisiana Disciplinary Board and approved by the Louisiana Supreme Court. See Rule 5.5(e)(1) of the Louisiana Rules of Professional Conduct; In Re Davenport (La. 11/3/21) and 326 So.3d 882; In re Sharp 2012- 2463 (La. 1/11/13) 106 So.3d 105. The hiring agency is responsible for conducting the necessary background checks prior to appointment. Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
- Conduct legal research
- Assist with research with the National Voter Registration Act compliance
- Prepare case folders and exhibits for court proceedings
- Assist in tracking legislation
- Compose correspondence for the Legal Division
- Maintain case files/legal library
Position-Specific Details:Appointment Type:Classified WAE -THIS IS A PART TIME WAE POSITION. IF HIRED THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF HOURS WILL BE 1245 PER 12 MONTH PERIOD.
Division: LegalDivision / One (1) vacancy
Location: Secretary of State Essen Lane Baton Rouge LA.Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Ashley Rathcke HR Specialist
Secretary of State Nancy Landry
Human Resource Division
P. O. Box 94125
Baton Rouge LA 70804-9125
Key Skills
- Legal Drafting
- Proofreading
- Google Docs
- Organizational skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- Legal Research
- Research Experience
- Paralegal
- Filing
- Writing Skills
