PARALEGAL 1

PARALEGAL 1

Salary

$3,127.00 - $6,136.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

DAL-PARLGL1-072826

Department

CS-Division of Administrative Law

Opening Date

07/29/2026

Closing Date

8/12/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

About this Job

The Division of Administrative Law is Louisianas centralized administrative hearings panel. When disputes arise between certain state agencies and the people and entities they regulate, administrative law judges at DAL provide fair, prompt, and orderly adjudications.

Were seeking a Paralegal with experience working in a Clerk of Courts office, for a centralized administrative hearings panel, a judicial or executive branch judge, a courts chief judicial administrator, or as a legal secretary to a managing partner.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity, and honesty, regardless of the circumstances or personal benefit.

Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies

Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning

Managing Time: The ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and allocate time to ensure timely completion of work goals

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of an approved Paralegal or Legal Assistant program approved by the American Bar Association (ABA), or at an accredited college or university; OR

Possession of a Certified Paralegal (CP) certification issued by the National Association of Legal Assistants, Inc.; OR

A Juris Doctorate.

NOTE:

Disbarred attorneys and those who have permanently resigned from the practice of law in lieu of discipline may not be hired in any position in connection with the practice of law. Suspended attorneys or an attorney transferred to disability inactive status during the period of suspension may not be hired in any position in connection with the practice of law unless such hiring is first preceded by the submission of a fully executed registration statement to the Office of Disciplinary Counsel, on a registration form provided by the Louisiana Disciplinary Board and approved by the Louisiana Supreme Court. See Rule 5.5(e)(1) of the Louisiana Rules of Professional Conduct; In Re Davenport, 2021-01371 (La. 11/3/21) and 326 So.3d 882; In re Sharp, 2012- 2463 (La. 1/11/13), 106 So.3d 105. The hiring agency is responsible for conducting the necessary background checks prior to appointment.

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:

• Assist a Deputy General Counsel with the preparation of legal documents and orders
• Review incoming appeals requests
• Review and prepare routine orders for signature
• Prepare orders terminating adjudications for signature
• Review notices and orders
• Prepare Minute Entry Orders for record review cases
• Conduct research and draft legal memoranda

Other Information:

Appointment Type: This posting will be used to fill multiple vacancies with the agency as temporary job appointments to assist with a large influx of cases

Location: This position may be domiciled in DALs Baton Rouge office

How To Apply:

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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Jasmine Worley, MBA

Human Resources

P.O Box 94111

Baton Rouge, LA 70804

Jasmine.Worley@civilservice.la.gov

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Years Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veterans Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

01

Have you completed an approved Paralegal or Legal Assistant program approved by the American Bar Association (ABA), or at an accredited college or university?

• Yes
• No

02

If you answered yes the previous question, you are required to provide the following details: Where the program was completed (the organization, academic institution or other) Completion Date If you answered no, please type N/A.

03

Acting with Ethics and Integrity - How well do you make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity, and honesty - even when its difficult or inconvenient?

• I ignore ethical standards, withhold information, or show bias or poor judgment
• I follow rules, share information, and try to avoid ethical missteps
• I act with integrity, respect confidentiality, and treat people fairly
• I promote ethics, model transparency, and help others act with fairness across teams

04

Do you possess a Certified Paralegal (CP) certification issued by the National Association of Legal Assistants?

• Yes
• No

05

Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid

06

Following Policies and Procedures - How well do you apply rules, policies, and procedures in your work?

• I struggle to follow rules or apply policies correctly, which can lead to confusion or mistakes
• I follow rules with support and help correct issues, but I sometimes apply policies inconsistently
• I apply and explain policies accurately, adapt to routine situations, and help improve procedures
• I guide others in applying policies, prevent compliance issues, and improve procedures based on experience

07

Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid

08

Making Accurate Judgments - How do you make decisions when faced with choices, risks, or limited information?

• I make reactive or delayed decisions and sometimes overlook risks, priorities, or potential bias
• I try to weigh options but struggle when theres uncertainty, competing priorities, or unclear outcomes
• I make timely, well-reasoned decisions by using available information, context, and trade-offs
• I make sound decisions in complex situations, lead others through ambiguity, and adapt as new information emerges

09

Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid

Required Question

Employer State of Louisiana

Address 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

Phone (866) 783-5462

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm