Salary $3,579.00 - $7,025.00 Monthly Location Livingston, LA Job Type Classified Job Number

MHA 071726 ERG

Department Gov-Mental Health Advocacy Services Opening Date 07/17/2026 Closing Date 7/31/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job The Mental Health Advocacy Services has a vacancy. This job title has an assigned pay grade of AS-615. Our mission is to ensure that our clients' voices are heard and that they receive every right and remedy afforded to them under the law. Our goal is to provide high-quality legal counsel and representation to our clients, address systemic issues that affect the rights of more than one client and require a remedy, act as a clearinghouse for information relative to adults and children with mental health diagnoses and children in need of care, and provide training to various individuals/agencies. This position is responsible for assisting attorneys in court and meetings by organizing exhibits, providing copies of important documents and exhibits to the attorney, opposing counsel, and the court as needed. They will assist with entering case data and compiling data for performance indicators and timeliness measures. They also create, organize, and maintain client files. Daily office duties will also be required. Some travel is required. Minimum Qualifications Completion of an approved Paralegal or Legal Assistant program approved by the American Bar Association (ABA), or at an accredited college or university plus two years of paralegal experience; OR Possession of a Certified Paralegal (CP) certification issued by the National Association of Legal Assistants, Inc. plus two years of paralegal experience; OR A 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 Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties:

Provides clerical and administrative support for staff attorneys. Primary point of contact for all PRIME (agency's specialized data collection program) matters for the Shreveport office. Enters all relevant data into PRIME on the attorneys' behalf. Assists in the preservation and support of PRIME agency-wide. Answers and screens telephone calls. Greets visitors and directs them to the proper staff. Assists in the coordination and dissemination of materials for the Mental Health Advocacy Service and Child Advocacy Program for the Livingston office. Assists with the coordination of meetings and work assignments. Receives all incoming correspondence, legal documents, appellate materials, case records, and files. Assists in the development and maintenance of an accurate, updated system of data. Assists in the dissemination of training materials for all staff. Assists with time-keeping matters. Maintains an accurate calendar of hearings and trial dates and other matters, and advises staff of upcoming scheduled dates. Performs varied Administrative support services such as purchasing supplies, inventory control, maintenance of equipment, etc.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

This vacancy will be filled by a new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee. Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer" for People with Disabilities. Preference will be given to applicants with experience working with juveniles and persons with mental illness and/or disabilities.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. 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. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire. A criminal history check may be conducted on all new hires as well as employees changing positions, including promotions, demotions, details, reassignments, and transfers. Also, prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing. New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-Verify system. For further information about this posting, please contact: Erica R.

Gay HR Specialist Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources Email:

Erica.

Gay@la.gov Louisiana 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 leave More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays 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 Governor State 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 others