What are the responsibilities and job description for the LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISOR position at City of Baton Rouge?
Job Announcement City of Baton Rouge / Parish of EBR
Job Title : LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISOR
Type of Vacancy : Open Competitive
Job Opening No. : 2500143-1
Job Code : 2044
Work Location : PARISH ATTY-LITIGATION & RISK
Starting Salary : $16.2624 Hourly / $33,825 Annually
Pay Grade : 1170
Application Dates : 01 / 31 / 2025 - 02 / 06 / 2025
Application Times : Friday 12 Noon - Thursday
NOTE :
Applicants using education to qualify for any job MUST attach a copy of their degree or transcript to their application at the time of applying. Applicants applying for any position that requires an official certification MUST attach a copy of that certification at the time of applying. Applicants MAY use experience as a substitution only if the minimum requirements indicates such. Failure to provide documentation of education, licenses, certifications, and courses may result in your application being REJECTED or a lower application score.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of a division head in the Parish Attorney's office, performs advanced legal secretary work that includes supervising clerical, administrative and legal support staff. Employees of this classification must be familiar with legal terminology and have the ability to independently prepare and draft petitions, temporary restraining orders, injunctions, discovery requests and responses, contracts and ordinances. Work may include conducting legal research utilizing computer research methods and coordinating division projects. Work also includes a variety of administrative support tasks that relieves the division head of some administrative duties. Employees must exercise considerable independent judgment and confidentiality. Performs other duties as requested.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma, GED, HiSET, or equivalent certificate of competency, supplemented by courses in business education, and six years of legal secretary experience, including two years of advanced administrative support experience.
SUBSTITUTIONS
Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES / REGISTRATIONS
Unless otherwise specified below, must possess at the time of appointment and must be maintained current throughout employment in this classification.) None.
OTHER JOB ASPECTS
Position(s) may require passing a typing (50 words per minute), word processing, spreadsheet and / or other computer skill test(s).
SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION
None.
EXAMINATION
Advanced Clerical examination required (may take up to 2 1⁄2 hours from test start time). Subject areas and other exam preparation information are available at : https : / / www.brla.gov / 261 / Examination-Preparation. Examinations are available on most Tuesdays, 8 : 30 – 9 : 00 am, check-in, Thursdays,
- 12 : 00 - 12 : 30 pm, and Fridays, 8 : 30 – 9 : 00 am check-in. Please call Human Resources Recruiting and Examination at 389-3132 to confirm testing dates and times. Test check-in is on a first come-first served basis. There are occasions where the test room is filled to capacity and applicants are asked to return on another day for testing. Picture identification, proof of social security number and a completed online employment application are required for test room admittance.
- Where exam volume is expected to be high, check-in of applicants may begin as early as 11 : 30 am in order to complete the check-in process prior to the required 12 : 30 cut-off time.
APPLICATION NOTE
In your employment application, please include detailed information such as software and equipment used, documents produced, fiscal or legal duties performed, types of customer service provided, decisions made, guidelines followed, supervisory duties, etc. Failure to provide a detailed description of job duties may result in your application being rejected or a lower application score. Note : For the complete job specification, please visit www.brla.gov / hr. Career Assessment : Explore career options and take a free career assessment at www.brla.gov / careerguide.
Salary : $33,825
