PARALEGAL

Job Title

Responsible professional analytical, technical and administrative work assisting supervising attorneys in the preparation and coordination of all stages of litigation and transactional work; and performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Either a Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university OR a Bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of paralegal experience OR completion of a Paralegal Studies or Legal Assistant study program based at an accredited four-year college or junior college, or of any Paralegal Studies or Legal Assistant study program approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) and two (2) years of paralegal experience OR possession of the Certified Paralegal (CP) certification issued by the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA), Inc. can substitute for the required two years of paralegal experience. Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education and certifications claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification.

Kind of Examination

A rating of training and experience, weighted 100%. All related previous experience will be considered for qualification purposes, however credit on the rating of training and experience will only be given for experience gained within the last ten (10) years. This is an original entrance examination.

General Information

The City of New Orleans is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, creed, culture, or ancestry. Requests for alternate format or accommodations should be directed to Shana Parker at View phone number on click.appcast.io or TTY/Voice at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application. However, all new full-time employees hired into this classification on or after January 1, 2013, must be domiciled in Orleans Parish within 180 days of hire. Public safety employees such as commissioned law enforcement officers hired by the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD), firefighters hired by the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD), emergency medical technicians hired by the New Orleans Emergency Medical Services (NOEMS) and the recruits for these positions hired by these departments are excluded from this provision. Airport employees are excluded from this provision if the actual domicile of the employee is nearer to the employee's job site than the distance from the job site to the nearest point of Orleans Parish. Additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case-by-case basis. We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process. Domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application for Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans positions vacant and advertised for at least 90 days. Employees hired under this waiver remain exempt from the city's residency requirement for the duration of their employment at the Sewerage and Water Board. Additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case-by-case basis. We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process. Background check, working test period, substance abuse testing, medical examination, good moral character, veterans preference, high school diploma and general equivalency diploma (GED), accredited colleges and universities, experience, professional administrative experience, offers of employment or promotion.

Benefits

Employment with the City of New Orleans brings many great benefits. Want work-life balance? 14 paid holidays in 2026. 13 paid vacation days per year including during your first year of employment. Additional bonus vacation days the longer you are employed. 13 paid sick days per year including during your first year of employment. Additional bonus sick days the longer you are employed. Use or lose your days, off? Not here! You can roll an unlimited number of unused sick days and up to 45 unused vacation days to the next year. We pay you for unused vacation and sick days when you leave City government. Depending on your job, your department may also offer remote work, flexible schedules, and/or shift work. Thinking of starting a family or adding to your family? We offer 12 weeks of paid time off for bonding with a newborn, adopted, or fostered child. This is in addition to your sick and vacation leave. Full-time employees with one year of service qualify for this program. Need insurance for you and/or your family? We offer healthcare plans as low as $60.31 biweekly for individual employees. Our plan covers medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision. Hate going to the doctor's office? It also includes access to telemedicine. Plan members can also opt to cover their children, spouses and same or opposite sex registered domestic partners. We also offer a Flexible Spending Account that can reduce taxes for employees by allowing for pre-tax contributions for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs. A completely free $25,000 life insurance policy is also available for all full-time employees. Have student loan debt? The City of New Orleans is a qualified employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). Are you part of the FIRE (Financially Independent/Retire Early) movement? Don't want to work forever? We have options to help. Pension, Pension, Pension! Depending on your job you can participate in one of several pension systems and enjoy this great benefit. You can also participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan (457b) which allows you to defer up to $24,500 of your pretax income each year to supplement your retirement savings. Let's talk pay We offer competitive pay including pay increases based on the length of your employment. We also offer special pays for educational advancement, professional certifications and specialized work assignments. Love to learn? Our Employee Growth and Development Division offers free courses in over 50 topics including Leadership, Personal Finance, Conflict Management, Excel, Managing Stress, and Business Writing. We take care of our employees during emergencies Employees who work during declared emergencies receive extra pay. Employees who can't work due to emergency related workplace closures continue to receive their normal pay. Want to make a difference? We need you! Make an impact on our community through your work in City government!