Assistant Clerk

Clerk’s Office Administrative Assistant Clerk

The Louisiana Court of Appeal, First Circuit, is looking for an intelligent individual with a strong work ethic interested in an entry-level position in the legal and judicial system of Louisiana.

• Interact with the appellate judges and attorneys of the court.
• Process filings in both appeals and writ applications.
• Be trained in legal appellate processes and procedures.
• Answer questions from attorneys throughout the state and the general public.

For those with prior experience in a clerk’s office, as a paralegal, or looking to start in the legal field, this is a multi-skilled entry-level opportunity. Daily tasks will hone triage, computer, data entry, scanning, and organizing skills.

The starting salary range is $42,304 – $51,389, depending on experience, and the First Circuit offers a full slate of benefits: state holidays, health insurance options, dental, vision, monthly accrual of annual leave and sick leave, and retirement contributions into the Clerks of Court Retirement System.

Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.