About Employment - Louisiana Supreme Court

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<style>a.anchor { display: block; position: relative; top: -100px; visibility: hidden; } </style> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-8"><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading panel-title"><a id="JobOpportunities"></a>Job Opportunities</div></div><p>Recruitment and personnel management at the Supreme Court is handled by the Human Resource Department of the Judicial Administrator's Office. &nbsp; Justices at the Supreme Court recruit and hire their own staff; however, recruiting for all other positions is done through the Human Resource Department. Most vacancies are advertised in local newspapers and on internal bulletin boards providing career growth and advancement opportunities to court employees.<br /></p><p><em><strong>The Louisiana Supreme Court is an equal opportunity employer. &nbsp; Discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability is strictly prohibited.<br /></strong></em></p><p><strong><a href="/Employment/EEO_Policy.pdf" target="_blank">Supreme Court of Louisiana Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement<br /></a></strong></p><p><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Employment at the Supreme Court of Louisiana is based on job related qualifications, skills and experience</span>.</p><p>The Supreme Court currently has 181 employees- 104 in professional and 77 in support positions. Over half of the professional positions are legal research jobs which are staffed by attorneys. The Court also has law librarians as well as information systems, accounting, human resources, public relations, and public administration professionals on staff. Support positions include paralegal, clerical/secretarial, security, and courier jobs. <br /><em>Revised 4-19-2005 </em></p><p align="left">Enquiries about employment may be sent to:</p><p align="center"><strong>Human Resource Director <br />Office of the Judicial Administrator <br />400 Royal Street <br />New Orleans, LA 70130 </strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Supreme Court offers its employees competitive salaries and generous benefits including annual and sick leave, medical insurance, credit union membership, deferred compensation plan, paid parking, and retirement.</p><p>&nbsp;</p></div><div class="col col-md-4"><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading">Quick Links</div><div class="panel-body"><ul><li><a href="#JudicialClerkships" title="Judicial Clerkships">Judicial Clerkships</a></li><li><a href="#CurrentOpenings" title="Current Jobs Openings">Current Jobs Openings</a></li><li><a href="/Employment_?p=ADA_Statement" title="ADA Statement">ADA Statement</a></li><li><a href="/Employment/EEO_Policy.pdf" target="_blank" title="EEO Policy">EEO Policy</a></li><li><a href="/employment/HarassmentPolicy.pdf" target="_blank">Harassment in the Workplace</a></li><li><a href="/employment/FFCRA_Poster_WH1422_Non-Federal.pdf" target="_blank">Families First Coronavirus Response Act </a></li></ul></div></div></div></div><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><a class="anchor" id="JudicialClerkships"></a><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading">Judicial Clerkships</div></div><p>Each justice at the Supreme Court has three law clerks who serve at their pleasure. Justices often stagger hiring to ensure that they always have one senior/experienced law clerk and one junior/new law clerk. &nbsp; Hiring for judicial clerkships is generally done one to one and a half years in advance, therefore, individuals interested in such positions are encouraged to send their applications or letters of interest directly to the justices during the third semester of their second or third year of law school. &nbsp; Updated resumes and transcripts should be sent as soon as practicable after graduation.</p><p>Applications for judicial clerkships should include a one-page cover letter, resume, transcript, writing sample, and list of references. &nbsp; Applications and inquiries should be sent directly to the <a href="/About/Biography">justices</a>.</p><h4>Job Description : &nbsp; Law Clerk--Supreme Court</h4><p>This position performs highly responsible legal work directly assisting a Supreme Court justice with case-specific duties. &nbsp; Law clerks work under their justice's exclusive supervision.</p><p>Work involves preparation of bench briefs and legal memoranda on upcoming cases following a thorough review of the record, research of pertinent law, and analysis of facts submitted.</p><p>Clerks must have considerable knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, and practices of legal research and be able to analyze, appraise, and organize facts, evidence, and precedents in difficult and complex cases. The ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, is a necessity along with skills in word processing.</p><p>Individuals are required to have a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. (New graduates must be able to pass the bar exam prior to renewal of appointment for a second year.) Prior experience as a practicing attorney or law clerk in a lower court is preferred but not required.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><a class="anchor" id="CurrentOpenings"></a><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading">Current Openings</div></div>
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<p style="text-align:center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">I.T. ADVANCED TECHNICAL SPECIALIST</span></strong></p><p>The Louisiana Supreme Court Information Technology Department is seeking an experienced individual with strong technical background and experience to fill the role of I.T. Advanced Technical Specialist.&nbsp; This is a <strong>one-year term position created directly in response to COVID-19 technology needs for the Judiciary.</strong> Responsibilities include assisting court employees and judges throughout the state with technology needs.&nbsp; This position will be required to travel on a regular basis to other courts around the state.&nbsp; Must have the ability to meet deadlines and manage high-pressure situations.&nbsp; Must have a clear understanding of I.T. principles and an ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to a varied audience.&nbsp; Requires a high level of discretion and confidentiality.<br /><br />Specific Duties include the following:<br />&bull;<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Assists court employees and judges with installation, configuration and ongoing usability of system hardware and software.<br />&bull;<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Verifies functionality of hardware and software components.<br />&bull;<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Troubleshoots hardware and software issues in person, remotely and via phone answering questions as needed.<br />&bull;<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Conducts computer training needs assessment by collecting information pertaining to work procedures, workflow, reports and understanding job-specific functions and tasks.<br />&bull;<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Determines system utilization requirements by researching and testing systems.<br />&bull;<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Designs computer-training manuals by identifying and describing information needs; using desktop publishing; submitting initial versions for review; revising and editing final copy.<br />&bull;<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Conducts training classes by presenting job-specific, court-specific, and generic software applications and personal computer classes as needed.<br />&bull;<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.<br />&bull;<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.<br />&bull;<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Evaluates the effectiveness of training specific to job applications.<br />&bull;<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing publications.<br />&bull;<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Contributes to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed.<br /><br />Required Skills and Qualifications:<br /><br />Interested candidates must possess a bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field, along with minimum three years of progressive responsibilities I.T. experience.&nbsp; Must possess the following skills and attributes:&nbsp; Excellent presentation skills, written communication and training managements, self-starter, technical leadership and great presentation of technical information, video conferencing systems and Microsoft office skills.&nbsp; Salary DOE.&nbsp; Excellent benefits.&nbsp; Candidate must pass background check.&nbsp; To apply, please send resume and salary requirements to: <a href="mailto:hrresumes2020@lasc.org">hrresumes2020@lasc.org</a>&nbsp; and reference <strong>JOB ITADVTECH2020 </strong>in the subject line. <strong><a href="/Employment/EEO_Policy.pdf" target="_blank">EOE/M/F/V/D</a></strong></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong></strong><br /></p><hr />
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<p style="text-align:center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">PROGRAMMER/ANALYST</span></strong></p><p>The Louisiana Supreme Court&rsquo;s CMIS Division located in the French Quarter has an immediate opening for an experienced developer with Microsoft .Net, forms development, web services and database skills.&nbsp; Reporting to the Manager of Applications Architecture, this position will assist with the design and development of new applications; support and maintain existing, as well as new Microsoft .Net and SharePoint applications; web services and provide technical support to internal and external users.&nbsp;</p><p>Excellent benefits. Salary DOE. Candidates must pass background check.&nbsp; To Apply&mdash;MUST send resume to <a href="mailto:hrresumes2020@lasc.org">hrresumes2020@lasc.org</a> and reference <strong>JOB #PROG2020</strong> in the subject line.&nbsp; &nbsp;Resumes will be accepted until position is filled.&nbsp; &nbsp;<strong><a href="/Employment/EEO_Policy.pdf" target="_blank">EOE/M/F/V/D</a></strong>&nbsp;<br /><br />Successful candidates will have the following skills and credentials:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Information Technology, Mathematics or Engineering related field preferred.</li><li>Minimum of 3 years of experience in .Net application development and support, along with 2 years of experience with Microsoft SQL databases.</li><li>SharePoint application development and support also desired.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; and the ability to work effectively with a variety of people; as well as respond effectively to changing needs and priorities.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with Microsoft SQL 2012 or higher with the ability to connect to various databases and perform the following tasks:<ul><li>Use Transact SQL and SQL Reports to create various queries and s reports</li><li>Create user defined functions and stored procedures for use in applications</li><li>Use best practices for tuning queries for application/system performance</li></ul></li><li>Working knowledge of Microsoft development tools such as Visual Studio 2019 or higher; MS Access 2016 or higher in order to perform the following tasks:<ul><li>Create and deploy web based applications using .Net, Visual Basic and/or C#</li><li>Trouble shoot problems with existing applications written in MS Access, .Net, SharePoint, Visual Basic and C#</li><li>Working knowledge of IIS 7 or higher, Active Directory and Windows Security concepts</li></ul></li><li>Experience in ETL (Extract Transform Load) Technology and use of Talend preferred.</li><li>Experience in designing data warehouses preferred.</li><li>Experience with applications using OnBase preferred.</li><li>Awareness of PC hardware components, desktop operating system software, application software and some network troubleshooting.</li><li>Awareness of the PC Industry&rsquo;s current and emerging technology trends and direction, as well as a keen interest in computer-based information systems and technology.&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent analytical skills and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software problems as well as have the ability to research, understand and create detailed technical documentation, and an understanding of how to apply various technical resources.</li><li>Ability to perform tasks such as providing application software installations and upgrades, virus protection and eradication.</li><li>Able to interact effectively with management, staff and other court personnel, and work independently, and/or as part of a team.</li><li>Microsoft Office Suite 2016 or higher experience.</li><li>Microsoft Certification(s) in the area of application development is desired.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><hr />
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<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>LOUISIANA SUPREME COURT&nbsp;</strong></span><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>COURT ASSISTANT CLERK</strong></span></p><p>The Clerk&rsquo;s Office of the Louisiana Supreme Court seeks an Assistant Clerk to perform a variety of specialized clerical and secretarial duties, which include processing cases, verifying compliance with court rules, entering, retrieving and compiling legal information.&nbsp; Will also be responsible for assisting the public at the counter, stamping filed documents, and entering a high volume of case data with accuracy into a computer system.&nbsp; Three years progressively responsible clerical experience required.&nbsp; Experience in a legal organization or court helpful, as well as familiarity with legal terminology.&nbsp; &nbsp;Testing may be required.&nbsp; &nbsp;Excellent benefits (health, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, retirement) and paid parking.&nbsp; Please email your resume to&nbsp; <a href="mailto:hrresumes2020@lasc.org" target="_blank">hrresumes2020@lasc.org</a>&nbsp; by close of business <strong>July 17, 2020</strong>.&nbsp; Please reference job <strong>SC-AC-2020</strong> when responding to this ad.&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="/Employment/EEO_Policy.pdf" target="_blank"><strong>EOE/M/F/V/D</strong></a></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><hr />
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<p style="text-align:center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">JUDICIARY COMMISSION</span></strong></p><p>The Judicial Administrator&rsquo;s Office of the Supreme Court is seeking a Special Investigator to conduct investigations of complaints filed in the Judiciary Commission&rsquo;s Office of Special Counsel.&nbsp; &nbsp;Duties include the evaluation of complaints, the interviewing of relevant parties, records research, preparation of investigative reports and the service of subpoenas.&nbsp; Position requires a bachelor&rsquo;s degree in criminal justice or related field and four or more years of law enforcement experience.&nbsp; &nbsp;Must have excellent communication skills, both orally and written.&nbsp; Must be skilled in conducting investigations, analyzing facts, and in the use of&nbsp; independent judgement.&nbsp; Must also&nbsp; deal effectively with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies as required for a thorough investigation.&nbsp; &nbsp;Computer proficiency is a must.&nbsp; Excellent benefits and paid parking.&nbsp; Travel is required.&nbsp; Please email your resume to <a href="mailto:hrresumes2020@lasc.org">hrresumes2020@lasc.org</a> by close of business <strong>May 18, 2020</strong>.&nbsp; &nbsp;Please reference job SIJC2020 when responding to this job posting.&nbsp; <a href="/Employment/EEO_Policy.pdf" target="_blank">EOE/M/F/V/D&nbsp;</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><hr />
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<p>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align:center;text-decoration:underline;text-transform:uppercase;"><a name="ERP2020"></a><strong>ERP BUSINESS ANALYST</strong></p><p>The Louisiana Supreme Court Information Technology  Department is seeking an experienced individual with strong technical  background and experience to fill the role of System/ERP  Analyst/Administrator.&nbsp; Duties include working directly with internal  end-users and management to analyze systems and processes, troubleshoot and  propose solutions, configure and install software, create documentation, train  employees, test system processes, and create system reports.&nbsp; In addition,  responsibilities include managing and operating the ERP systems through  implementation and best practices to include installing, upgrading,  configuring, patching, and maintaining the court&rsquo;s chosen ERP technologies.  Provide technical support for the Court&rsquo;s combined Finance, Budget, and Human  Resources ERP Systems. Also responsible for planning and coordinating the  change management of processes required for the support of ERP systems  necessary for business operations.</p><p>Successful candidates will be able to handle requests and  manage problems in a team environment to ensure complete customer satisfaction.  A strong work ethic with a &ldquo;can do&rdquo; attitude, flexibility and complete  knowledge of multiple systems will be required for the successful candidate to  excel in this role. <strong></strong></p><p>Interested candidates must possess a bachelor&rsquo;s degree in  Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer Science,  Business Administration or related field, along with minimum three years of  progressive responsibilities with the following: Windows 2012/2016 Server  Administration experience, Microsoft Windows Hyper-V, Microsoft SQL Server  2012/2014, SQL Querying and Programing,&nbsp; Experience with an ERP system  such as PeopleSoft, Great Plains, Sage or JD Edwards, especially Finance and  HR/Payroll.&nbsp; Strong knowledge of Financial Services and Human Resources  business processes is required.&nbsp; Unit 4 Business World (formerly Agresso)  experience is a huge plus for this position!&nbsp;&nbsp; Must have excellent  written and oral communications skills.&nbsp; Salary DOE.&nbsp; Excellent  benefits, including paid parking in the French Quarter.&nbsp; Candidate must  pass background check.&nbsp; To apply, must send resume and salary requirements  to: <a href="mailto:hrresumes2020@lasc.org">hrresumes2020@lasc.org</a> and  reference <strong>JOB ERP2020 </strong>in the subject line. <strong><a href="/Employment/EEO_Policy.pdf" target="_blank">EOE/M/F/V/D</a></strong>&nbsp; </p><p>&nbsp;</p><hr />
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<p style="text-align:center;text-decoration:underline;text-transform:uppercase;"><a name="JVANALSYT2020"></a><strong>DATA ANALYST &ndash; SUPREME COURT JUDICIARY PROGRAMS</strong></p><p></p><p>The Louisiana Supreme Court I. T. Department has an immediate opening for an experienced Data Analyst to work out of our Poydras Street office location with some travel required within the state to various locations.&nbsp; &nbsp;The Data Analyst is assigned to several divisional programs including Families in Need of Services, the Court Appointed Special Advocate Assistance Program, and Juvenile Programs.&nbsp; &nbsp;This position may also lend assistance to other Judiciary divisions as needed.&nbsp; Duties include handling analysis and design of business requirements and implementing process and system improvements for division databases.&nbsp; Position also analyzes process and system problems and determines corrective actions in addition to providing first and second-level end-user support for business systems; works closely with people at all levels in the organization and plays a key role in driving continuous improvement and advancing program performance.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Ideal candidates will have a bachelor&rsquo;s degree in computer science, business or related area preferably with 4+ years of progressive experience in a court, government agency or associated organization.&nbsp; Experience with court processes &ndash; case initiation, calendaring, docketing, notice generation, disposition, etc. and functional domain expertise in judicial programs for children and families is highly preferred.</p><p>To apply, qualified candidates must email resumes and salary expectations to <a href="mailto:hrresumes2020@lasc.org">hrresumes2020@lasc.org</a> by close of business July 10, 2020.&nbsp; Please reference job <strong>JVANALSYT2020</strong> in the subject line when responding to this job posting.&nbsp; &nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.lasc.org/Employment/EEO_Policy.pdf" target="_blank">EOE/M/F/V/D</a></strong>&nbsp;<br /></p><p></p><p>&nbsp;</p><hr />
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<p style="text-align:center;text-decoration:underline;text-transform:uppercase;"><a name="CSO2020"></a><strong>COURT SECURITY  OFFICERS</strong></p><p>The Louisiana Supreme Court, located in the French Quarter, seeks candidates with a minimum of  three years law enforcement experience for Court Security Officers with the  ability to work flexible shifts including overnight, weekends and  holidays.&nbsp; Position requires Current <strong>Peace Officers Standards  Training--P.O.S.T.</strong> certificate from an accredited Louisiana police academy  along with strong investigative and report writing skills.&nbsp; Candidate must  be able to perform law enforcement related duties to include--inspection and  security of our facility, grounds, and parking areas as needed, security  screening equipment and responsibilities, security card access and video  surveillance systems.&nbsp; Also perform personal protective details on  occasion.&nbsp; </p><p>Candidate must be proficient in use of Microsoft Office, especially Word documents and  Outlook email.&nbsp;  Candidate must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.&nbsp;  Professional demeanor is a must.&nbsp; Must be able to pass background check  and skills  testing and possess a valid Louisiana driver&rsquo;s license.&nbsp; May require  travel on occasion.&nbsp; Salary $36,125. Excellent benefits  including paid parking in the French quarter.&nbsp; To apply, must send resume  to <a href="mailto:hrresumes2020@lasc.org">hrresumes2020@lasc.org</a> and  reference JOB <strong>CSO2020</strong> in the subject line when applying.&nbsp; Resumes  will be accepted until filled.&nbsp;<strong><a href="/Employment/EEO_Policy.pdf" target="_blank">EOE/M/F/V/D</a></strong>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><hr />
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<p style="text-align:center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">ATTORNEY FOR CHARACTER AND FITNESS</span></strong></p><p>The Louisiana Supreme Court Committee on Bar Admissions seeks a Louisiana licensed attorney with 5 years litigation experience to oversee the character and fitness investigation of all applicants applying for admission to the bar of this State,&nbsp; prepare and present materials to the Character and Fitness Panel; litigate matters assigned for hearing before a commissioner; orally argue matters before&nbsp; the Louisiana Supreme Court, and other legal duties as needed.&nbsp; Applicants must possess excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Trial experience a plus. Must be computer proficient.&nbsp; Some travel may be required.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Duties include: investigating and litigating character and fitness matters; preparing, presenting and facilitating Character and Fitness Panel discussions; taking sworn statements; drafting pleadings; preparing legal memoranda and briefs; preparing and trying cases before Commissioner; and preparing and presenting oral arguments to the Louisiana Supreme Court. Excellent benefits and free parking.&nbsp; Salary commensurate with experience.&nbsp;</p><p>Please email resume, salary history, and writing sample to <a href="mailto:resume@lascba.org">resume@lascba.org</a> and reference <strong>job C&amp;F20 </strong>when responding to this ad.&nbsp; &nbsp;Responses from interested candidates must be received by July 31, 2020.&nbsp; &nbsp;<strong><a href="/Employment/EEO_Policy.pdf" target="_blank">EOE/M/F/V/D</a></strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><hr />
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<p style="text-align:center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">CLERK OF COURT/JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATOR<br /></span></strong><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal</span></strong><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"></span></strong></p><p>The Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal seeks an individual to serve as Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator. Under the administrative direction of the Chief Judge, this individual will be responsible for all case management, records storage and retrieval, information systems, personnel records processing, accounting, purchasing, budgeting and security for the Court.</p><p>Ideal candidate must have supervisory/management experience over one or more administrative areas as described plus: licensed to practice law in the state of Louisiana for at least 8 years; a working knowledge of modern court technology and records management; a stable work history and excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; and must be able to work independently without constant direct supervision.&amp;</p><p>Salary will depend on qualifications/experience.</p><p>Submit resume to the Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator Search Committee via email:&nbsp; <a href="mailto:jjohnson@la2nd.org">jjohnson@la2nd.org</a>. Deadline to apply is on or before July 17, 2020.</p><p>2nd Circuit Court of Appeal is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p><p><strong>Resume must include the supplemental questionnaire, which is accessible on the court&rsquo;s website:</strong> <strong><a href="www.la2nd.org" target="_blank">www.la2nd.org</a>.</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>
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