Legal Secretary

The Department of Justice, Office of Attorney General Liz Murrill, is seeking applications for a Legal Secretary. Salary offered will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected. Positions may be domiciled in various parishes throughout the state. Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check, drug testing, and reference verifications. This is a continuous announcement; therefore, applications will be reviewed as received. For recruitment purposes, many vacancies may be filled from the same posting. Civil Division The Civil Division provides legal representation to the state, its departments and agencies, boards and commissions, and statewide elected officials. The Civil Division is comprised of the Governmental/Litigation, Education, Public Finance, Environmental, Lands, and Natural Resources sections. The Civil Division also serves: Collections The Collections section represents public colleges, universities, agencies, boards and commissions for the State in pursuit of the monies owed these entities. Criminal Division The Criminal Division assists federal, state, and local agencies in the investigation and prosecution of a wide range of criminal matters. The Criminal Division is comprised of White-Collar Crimes, Violent Crime and Drug Unit, Sexual Predator Apprehension Team, and the Insurance Fraud Unit. The Criminal Division also serves: Federalism Division The Solicitor General’s office within the Federalism Division coordinates the involvement of the Attorney General’s Office in cases before the United States Supreme Court, assists the Louisiana Department of Justice in preparing and presenting appellate cases in state and federal courts, directly handles select appeals, and coordinates the involvement of the Attorney General's Office with Amicus Curiae briefs. Gaming Division The Gaming Division represents the state and all agencies and boards with jurisdiction over gaming matters and regulation for riverboat gaming, land-based gaming, slots-at-the-track gaming, and video poker. Litigation Division The Litigation Division provides legal representation to the State of Louisiana and state employees in tort claims seeking damages in the areas of Civil Rights, General Liability, Medical Malpractice, Road Hazard, Transportation, and Worker's Compensation. Medicaid Fraud Control Unit The Louisiana Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) has the responsibility to investigate and prosecute all types of fraud perpetrated by providers of medical services in the Medicaid program. The MFCU also investigates and prosecutes allegations of abuse, and neglect of residents in health care facilities. Public Protection Division The Public Protection division handles complaints from consumers about businesses, resolves disputes, administers and enforces fair housing laws, manages insurance liquidations, and enforces state laws related to tobacco sales to ensure consumers are protected from unfair and deceptive trade practices. For further information about this vacancy, please contact: Samantha Kelley HR Supervisor 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr