Paralegal 1

About This JobAt the Louisiana Department of Revenue, we are dedicated to fairly and efficiently administering the state’s tax laws to ensure compliance while providing exceptional customer service. We are committed to fostering public trust, enhancing economic growth, and maximizing revenue collection to support essential services that benefit all citizens of Louisiana. We’re looking for a Paralegal to join our Tax Policy and Planning Division to provide legal support by conducting research that will aide attorneys in developing policies and procedures!Minimum QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of an approved Paralegal or Legal Assistant program approved by the American Bar Association (ABA), or at an accredited college or university; ORPossession of a Certified Paralegal (CP) certification issued by the National Association of Legal Assistants, Inc. ; ORA 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 SpecificationThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties And Other InformationJob Duties: In This Role, You Will: Conduct legal research for attorneys finding and analyzing, legislation, statutes, and court decisions applicable to policy issues. Compile information related to legislative actions and other policy related matters Drafts letters, documents, and other correspondence by telephone on policy matters.

Compose memoranda and other correspondence to assist the attorneys in determining the proper application of the Department's rules and regulations on policy mattersPerform administrative duties related to policy issuance and special projects, including but not limited to issue tracking, time keeping and statistical case value trackingPosition-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, Job Appointment, Detail to Special Duty or WAECompensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. This Position Has a Special Entrance Rate (SER): The Paralegal 1 has a starting rate of: $19. 31/hourly; $1544. 80/biweekly.

This posting may be used to fill vacancies in other divisions available within the Louisiana Department of Revenue within 90 days of the closing date. Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. A Tax and Natural Disaster Clearance will be conducted on all selected applicants to validate the timely submission of tax returns and payments. It is a requirement that all Revenue employees must adhere to all tax laws of the State of Louisiana. LA R. S. 15: 587. 5, 587.

6 and the IRS require the Louisiana Department of Revenue to conduct a criminal history records check of a prospective employee who will access federal tax information to perform job duties. Any applicant who receives and accepts a conditional offer of employment will require a completed criminal history records check prior to his or her first day of work. 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. If you are applying for a position using the baccalaureate option you may apply 90 days prior to receipt of your degree, however the effective date of the appointment cannot be prior to your graduation date. Please contact the HR representative listed below to ensure that your application is accepted as eligible. For Further Information About This Vacancy Contact: Alexis BowserLouisiana Department of RevenueHuman Resources DivisionP. O. Box 66378Baton Rouge, LA 70896alexis. bowser@la.

govLouisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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 leaveMore information can be found at https: //www. civilservice. louisiana. gov/Parental-Leave/Default. aspxHolidays 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 GovernorState 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 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 others01LDR-Do you have any friends or family members who currently work for LA Department of Revenue? If so, please list their name(s) and relation to you. If not, please enter "N/A". 02LDR- LA. R. S. 15: 587. 5, 587. 6 and the IRS require the Louisiana Department of Revenue ("LDR") to conduct a criminal history records check of a prospective employee who will access federal tax information to perform his job duties. If you are given a conditional offer of employment, a criminal history records check will occur before your first day of work.

The check requires submission of your fingerprints that will be run through national and state databases to determine if any criminal offenses are connected to your name. Your name will also be run through local databases to check the same. After that, you will be subject to these checks, at minimum, every 5 years during your employment at LDR. Check the "Yes" box below to show your understanding of this information. YesNo03FC: Rate your ability to focus on customers based on our definition:

The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided. 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable focusing on customers2= I have limited experience or require assistance to focus on customers3= I can focus on customers4= I can focus on customers and help others improve their ability to focus on customers04FC: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 05UD: Rate your ability to use data based on our definition: The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action.

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1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable managing resources2= I have limited experience or require assistance to manage resources3= I can manage resources4= I can manage resources and help others improve their ability to manage resources08MR: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 09Do you possess a Certified Paralegal (CP) certification issued by the National Association of Legal Assistants, Inc. ?YesNo10If 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