Paralegal 1-2 (Property Unit)

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

2d

About The Position

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) Legal Section is seeking a Paralegal to support the Property Litigation Unit. This unit assists the Real Estate Section with acquiring right-of-way needed for highway projects through expropriation and handles matters involving encroachments, inverse condemnation claims, and other property disputes. The selected candidate will assist attorneys by organizing litigation files, conducting legal research, preparing exhibits, and supporting trial preparation to help resolve property-related legal matters affecting transportation projects across Louisiana.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in the Property Litigation Unit by preparing cases for court, including drafting legal documents such as petitions, correspondence, and discovery responses
• Conduct legal research and gather relevant statutes, case law, and court records to assist attorneys in preparing property litigation matters
• Organize litigation files and prepare trial notebooks, exhibits, and supporting documentation for hearings and trials
• Coordinate document production for litigation matters, including identifying responsive records and managing duplication and delivery
• Gather and produce records in response to Public Records Requests in accordance with applicable laws and agency procedures
• Assist with administrative and operational support for the Legal Section, including processing payments for Public Records Requests and Damage Claims
• Support Legal Section operations by monitoring training compliance, assisting with safety coordination activities, and completing special projects as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed