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NEOGOV · 1 month ago

Paralegal 1-3 (Shreveport)

Shreveport, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$40K/yr - $53K/yr

1+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking applications for a Paralegal 1-3 in the Litigation Division of the Department of Justice, Office of Attorney General. The role involves providing paralegal support to attorneys, managing legal documents, conducting research, and maintaining case files.

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Responsibilities

Provide paralegal support for one or more attorneys

Perform recurring duties independently

Review and prepare summaries of records

Calendar management for multiple individuals

Draft pleadings, memoranda, correspondence, and other documentation associated with case defense

Organize and maintain paper and electronic records on cases and assist in maintenance of file related materials

Maintain such administrative records as are necessary to account for time, travel, and expenses

Accept additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisors

Prepare, proofread, and edit correspondence, reports, and other documents

Request, prepare, produce, and organize legal documents

Maintain physical and electronic records and case files and ensure confidentiality of information

Schedule meetings, and other appearances for attorneys and prepare appropriate materials needed

Receive research assignments from attorneys, conduct thorough and complete legal research within time constraints, and report appropriately the results of legal research

Communicate with courts, clerks' offices, opposing counsel, and other persons related to case matters

Maintain valid administrative records of all daily and monthly activities

Qualification

Legal researchLegal writingParalegal experienceMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelAdobe SoftwareLegal documents knowledgeProfessionalismDiscretionOrganizational skillsReliability