Paralegal 1/2 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5059379) Apply  Paralegal 1/2 Salary Depends on Qualifications Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 418-212342-KB Department DPS-Office of Management & Finance Opening Date 08/28/2025 Closing Date 9/2/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions About this Job At DPS, PSS, Office of Legal Affairs, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity. We’re looking for paralegals to join our legal division — a proactive, people-focused team working to attract and support the talent that drives our mission forward. The paralegal will perform a variety of legal task for attorneys/legal advisors in the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Public Safety Services, Office of Legal Affairs. If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you! Selected Preferred Competencies: + Accepting Direction: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command. + Communicating Effectively; The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas. + Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to accept ownership for your actions, behaviors, performance, and decisions. + Displaying Professionalism: The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization. + Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as state Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws. + Managing Time: The ability to control your time to increase effectiveness, efficiency, or productivity. 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 foundhere. Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: + This position provides paralegal assistance to a team of attorneys in OLA, which is managed by an Assistant Secretary, a Deputy General Counsel, one (1) Attorney Supervisor, and currently (7) seven attorneys. + Conducts legal research on a wide variety of issues and levels using Westlaw, law library, and other legal resources and materials. Communicates verbally by making and receiving phone calls, and in writing via email and formal correspondence, in a professional manner with the public, the judiciary, law enforcement officers, legal professionals, and members of Public Safety Services. Assist with accepting services of legal citations and subpoenas for the agency and employees, and distribute them properly. + Works as a second-line assistant for composing briefs, memoranda, and other legal correspondence. Assist with drafting pleadings and setting up interviews with potential witnesses and gathering vital information needed in the preparation for hearings and or trials. + Assist with m aintaining files and reference manuals/materials; ensures confidentiality of information, as necessary. Responsible for communicating with the legal staff about the receipt of documents in the office, and may need to deliver and pick up various materials if needed + Responsible for maintaining the organization of the OLA’s legal library. + Assist with the creation and maintenance of electronic files in the OLA database and assist with the retention and destruction of paper files in the OLA file room. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment Career Progression: This position may be filled at the Paralegal 1/2 level, depending on the selected applicant's experience. Work Schedule: Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday. Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. The bi-weekly rates for each title are as follows: Paralegal 1 (AS612) - $1,348.80 Paralegal 2 (AS614) - $1,544.00 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 (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana) 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: Department of Public Safety ATTN: Human Resources/Katy Bradley P.O. BOX 66614 Baton Rouge, LA. 70896 Email: katy.bradley@la.gov (Email:katy.bradley@la.gov) The Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Public Safety Services, is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide ( Download PDF reader (https://get.adobe.com/reader/) ). Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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 athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: + New Year's Day + Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, + Mardi Gras, + Good Friday, + Memorial Day, + Independence Day, + Labor Day, + Veteran's 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 (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others 01 ADi: Rate your ability to accept direction based on our definition: The ability to accept and follow direction from those higher in the chain of command. + 1) I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable accepting direction. + 2) I have limited experience or require assistance to accept direction. + 3) I can accept direction. + 4) I can accept directions and help others improve to accept direction. 02 ADi: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 03 DPf: Rate your ability to display professionalism based on our definition: The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization. + 1) I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable accepting direction. + 2) I have limited experience or require assistance to display professionalism. + 3) I can display professionalism. + 4) I can display professionalism and help others improve to display professionalism. 04 DPf: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 05 FPP: Rate your ability to follow policies and procedures based on our definition: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws. + 1) I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable following policies and procedures. + 2) I have limited experience or require assistance to follow policies and procedures. + 3) I can follow policies and procedures. + 4) I can follow policies and procedures and help others improve their ability to follow policies and procedures. 06 FPP: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 07 MT: Rate your ability to manage times based on our definition: The ability to control your time to increase effectiveness, efficiency, or productivity. + 1) I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable managing time. + 2) I have limited experience or require assistance to manage time. + 3) I can manage time. + 4) I can manage time and help others improve their ability to manage time. 08 MT: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 09 To ensure compliance with DPS-PSS Policy 01-02.01 Nepotism, no individual may be hired, promoted, demoted or transferred within DPS, if the individual is related to another employee who is, or would be, within their line of supervision. Relative is defined as: child, step-child, sibling, spouse, parent, step-parent, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, grandchild, grandparent, and any "in law" relationship. Are you related to anyone employed with the Department of Public Safety, Public Safety Services? + Yes + No 10 If you answered yes to the above question, please list the name of your relative and relationship. If you answered 'No' to the above question, enter N/A. 11 Did you list all your job experience and education on your application? If not, please add before submitting. + Yes + No 12 Are you in possession of the Certified Paralegal (CP) certification issued by the National Association of Legal Assistants, Inc.? + Yes + No 13 If you answered YES to the previous question, give the date of your certification and certificate number below. If you answered NO, enter N/A. Required Question Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. 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