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Administrative Assistant 5 (Legal)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Baton Rouge, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
m 3127 - 6136
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
31 August 2026 (23 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
30 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
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 Louisiana Secretary of States Legal Department is seeking a highly organized professional Administrative Assistant 5 to provide advanced high-level administrative support to legal counsel while independently managing critical time-sensitive and confidential legal documents and operations.
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD 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.
Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions behaviors performance decisions and outcomes. - Minimum Qualifications
- Four years of experience in administrative services.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 15 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as six months of experience. - 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:
- Schedules and coordinates meetings.
- Composes and prepares correspondences.
- Establishes and maintains files/filing.
- Greet visitors answer multi-line phones and interact with the public.
Division: Legal/ One (1) vacancy
Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional
Location: Baton Rouge LA
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 70804-9125Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
