Administrative Assistant 1234
Lake Charles, LA - USA
Job Summary
- About this Job
Office of Workers Compensation
Division: Hearings District 3
Location: Lake Charles LaLouisiana Works transforms lives and drives prosperity by putting people at the center of everything we do. We provide one seamless door where individualized solutions create new possibilities proving that when government works for people Louisiana works for everyone.
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TheAdministrative Assistant 1/2/3/4 provides comprehensive clerical and administrative support to the Workers Compensation Judge. This position coordinates the activities of clerical staff in scheduling cases for hearings and trials on the courts docket ensuring efficient case management and the timely processing of court proceedings. The incumbent also performs a variety of administrative duties to support the daily operations of the court and maintain accurate records.
The Office of Workers Compensation Administration (OWCA) in Louisiana oversees the enforcement and administration of workers compensation laws aiming to support early return-to-work efforts and improve workplace safety. The department manages disputed claims conducts hearings reviews medical treatment disputes and investigates fraud through collaborative efforts like the GAME ON task force.
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:- Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
- Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information ideas and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
- Making Accurate Judgments:The ability to assess options weigh risks and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
- Focusing on Customers:The ability to understand and meet the needs preferences and experiences of internal and external customers
- Minimum Qualifications
- No experience or training is required.
- 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 Details:
- Maintain the electronic and physical calendars for the judges docket.
- Set dates for trials. motions exceptions. and mediations.
- Prepare and serve hearing and trial notices as well as Judgments.
- Schedule and conduct telephone conferences with parties and issue scheduling orders to parties.
- Key appropriate information and upload pleadings into JustWare and maintain the Courts physical record to ensure all files contain all relevant materials.
Position-Specific Details:
Location: Lake Charles La
Appointment Type: Probational / Job Appointment / Promotional / Detail to Special Duty
Career Progression Group: Administrative Assistant 1 Administrative Assistant 2 Administrative Assistant 3 or Administrative Assistant 4
Please click on the links below to learn more about each job level:Administrative Assistant 1 Administrative Assistant 2 Administrative Assistant 3 Administrative Assistant 4
How to Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy click on theApplylink 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 applications 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.
All applicants selected for employment must submit to drug screening and a background check.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Kedrick Kennedy
Louisiana Works is an equal employment opportunity employer andSAME agency that serves as a model employer for the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities TDD#
Required Experience:
Junior IC