Louisiana
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 Shreveport, Louisiana, Caddo Parish.
This is a continuous announcement; therefore, applications will be reviewed as received.
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 (225) 326-6795.
For further information about this vacancy, please contact:
Abby-Grace Zeigler HR Generalist ZeiglerA@AG.Louisiana.Gov
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
High school diploma
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 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
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
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
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The position will be domiciled in Shreveport, Louisiana, Caddo Parish.
This is a continuous announcement; therefore, applications will be reviewed as received.
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 (225) 326-6795.
For further information about this vacancy, please contact:
Abby-Grace Zeigler HR Generalist ZeiglerA@AG.Louisiana.Gov
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
High school diploma
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 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
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
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
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