PARALEGAL (CLASS CODE 7017)

Responsible professional analytical, technical and administrative work assisting supervising attorneys in the preparation and coordination of all stages of litigation and transactional work; and performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Completion of a Paralegal Studies or Legal Assistant study program based at an accredited four-year college or junior college, or of any Paralegal Studies or Legal Assistant study program approved by the American Bar Association (ABA).
• Two (2) years of paralegal experience. OR
• Possession of the Certified Paralegal (CP) certification issued by the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA), Inc. can substitute for the required two years of paralegal experience. CP certifications will be verified through the nala.org website. OR
• A Bachelor's degree in any field.
• Two (2) years of paralegal experience.
• Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education and certifications claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification.

A rating of training and experience, weighted 100%. All related previous experience will be considered for qualification purposes, however credit on the rating of training and experience will only be given for experience gained within the last ten (10) years.

THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, AGE, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, CREED, CULTURE, OR ANCESTRY.

BACKGROUND CHECK : The hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check.

WORKING TEST PERIOD : Effective August 1, 2023, the working test (probationary) period for all positions in the classified service is one year.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE TESTING : The City of New Orleans has a comprehensive program of substance abuse testing.

A MEDICAL EXAMINATION is required for all original entrance probationary appointments to ACTIVE classifications.

GOOD MORAL CHARACTER is required of all applicants.

IMPORTANT : Applicants who are licensed to drive should have a current license on their person for purposes of identification during all phases of an examination.

VETERANS PREFERENCE : On original entrance examinations, veterans shall receive additional credit if claimed.

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND GENERAL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA (GED) must be issued by a state Department of Education or an institution recognized by a state Department of Education.

EXPERIENCE : Applicants will not receive credit for unpaid work unless specified on the job announcement.

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