Legal Secretary (Shreveport)

Legal Secretary (Shreveport)

Salary: $37,460.80 - $49,545.60 Annually

Location: Shreveport, LA

About the Position

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.

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.

Job Specification

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.

Job Duties and Other Information

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.

Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.