Legal Secretary

6 days ago

Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal Full time

The Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a Legal Secretary for its central criminal staff. The candidate will provide secretarial support to attorneys and paralegals engaged in the processing of appeals and supervisory writ applications under the supervision of the criminal staff director.

Examples of Work (Illustrative only)

Types correspondence, interoffice and legal memoranda, and draft opinions.

Organizes and distributes legal memoranda on criminal writs, motions, and appeals to panel of judges.

Records votes of judges on writ applications.

Prepares rulings on writ applications.

Makes entries in case management system on criminal writs, motions, and appeals.

Compiles and distributes monthly statistical reports.

Responsible for the end of the month leave report for criminal staff.

Filing.

Maintains criminal staff's law library.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Knowledge of legal terminology, court system practices, forms, and procedures.

Knowledge of office management practices and procedures to efficiently maintain criminal staff.

Knowledge of office equipment, computer software, and secretarial skills.

Proficient in typing and in operating office equipment (phones, computers, copiers, etc.).

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to organize and prioritize work.

Ability to interact well with others (staff members, other court personnel, judges, the public, etc.).

Qualifications

A high school diploma plus five years of progressively responsible general clerical and/or secretarial experience, or a high school diploma plus four years of experience as a legal secretary or administrative assistant in a legal setting. A bachelor's degree will substitute for three of the required years of experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $36,157.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Microsoft Word: 3 years (Preferred)
  • secretarial: 4 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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