Judiciary Commission

Paralegal -Office of Legal Counsel - Louisiana Supreme Court

The Office of Legal Counsel to the Judiciary Commission seeks a paralegal to assist with monthly Commission meetings, legal filings of cases, Commission follow-up, and various other paraprofessional tasks.  Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills required.  Must be detail-oriented, as well as able to write and proof well.  Candidates must have a paralegal certification from an accredited school or college (or equivalent experience) and five to eight years of related experience is preferred.  Excellent benefits and paid parking. 

Key responsibilities:

• Maintains and updates case management software, analyzes data, generates reports
• Assists attorneys with case monitoring
• Generates various legal documents including correspondence, agendas, ballots, etc.
• Assists with maintaining list of screened out files for member review and ratification
• Assists with distributing meeting materials to Commission members
• Assists with compiling record of Commission proceedings for submission to Supreme Court
• Assists with clocking-in case filings
• Performs legal research or other duties for special projects as assigned

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of criminal and civil procedural law and the administrative operations of the various state courts
• Knowledge of legal terminology, principles, and practices
• Knowledge of the organization and structure of the judicial system
• Knowledge of legal resources needed to research case law
• Knowledge of computer software for document management
• Ability to read and interpret laws, rules, and guidelines, and apply them to specific circumstances
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others
• Ability to gather a great amount of information vital to the resolution of pending matters in the most efficient and concise manner
• Ability to follow detailed instructions, often given verbally, and to work independently under general supervision

EOE/M/F/V/D