Paralegal 2
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State of Louisiana's Mental Health Advocacy Services is hiring a Paralegal 2 in Livingston, SCT for full-time onsite work. The role supports attorneys by organizing exhibits, entering case data into PRIME, maintaining client files, and handling general office tasks with some travel; preferred candidates have ABA-approved paralegal training or a CP certification plus two years paralegal experience, or a JD. Preference for those with experience working with juveniles and people with mental illness or disabilities. To apply, submit an electronic application with complete education and experience details, attach transcripts, and be prepared for background and pre-employment checks. No Civil Service test score is required to be considered. Highlight relevant experience, data management, and teamwork.
Posting number: MHA 071726 ERG
Department: Gov-Mental Health Advocacy Services
Job classification: PARALEGAL 2
Posting type: Open
Categories: Legal, Mental Health, Attorney
Summary
Our goal is to provide high-quality legal counsel and representation to our clients, address systemic issues that affect the rights of more than one client and require a remedy, act as a clearinghouse for information relative to adults and children with mental health diagnoses and children in need of care, and provide training to various individuals/agencies.
This position is responsible for assisting attorneys in court and meetings by organizing exhibits, providing copies of important documents and exhibits to the attorney, opposing counsel, and the court as needed. They will assist with entering case data and compiling data for performance indicators and timeliness measures. They also create, organize, and maintain client files. Daily office duties will also be required. Some travel is required.
Examples of duties
Possession of a Certified Paralegal (CP) certification issued by the National Association of Legal Assistants, Inc. plus two years of paralegal experience; 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.
Qualifications
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Supplemental information
Job Duties:- Provides clerical and administrative support for staff attorneys. Primary point of contact for all PRIME (agency's specialized data collection program) matters for the Shreveport office. Enters all relevant data into PRIME on the attorneys' behalf. Assists in the preservation and support of PRIME agency-wide.
- Answers and screens telephone calls. Greets visitors and directs them to the proper staff.
- Assists in the coordination and dissemination of materials for the Mental Health Advocacy Service and Child Advocacy Program for the Livingston office.
- Assists with the coordination of meetings and work assignments.
- Receives all incoming correspondence, legal documents, appellate materials, case records, and files.
- Assists in the development and maintenance of an accurate, updated system of data.
- Assists in the dissemination of training materials for all staff.
- Assists with time-keeping matters.
- Maintains an accurate calendar of hearings and trial dates and other matters, and advises staff of upcoming scheduled dates.
- Performs varied Administrative support services such as purchasing supplies, inventory control, maintenance of equipment, etc.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This vacancy will be filled by a new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee.
Louisiana is a “State as a Model Employer” for People with Disabilities.Preference will be given to applicants with experience working with juveniles and persons with mental illness and/or disabilities.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.
A criminal history check may be conducted on all new hires as well as employees changing positions, including promotions, demotions, details, reassignments, and transfers. Also, prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing. New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-Verify system.For further information about this posting, please contact:
Erica R. Gay
HR Specialist
Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources
Email:[email protected]