Intern- Law Clerk

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Intern- Law Clerk

Salary

$3,466.67 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Unclassified

Job Number

LASERS-04242401

Department

LA State Employees' Retirement System

Opening Date

04/23/2024

Closing Date

5/24/2024 11:59 PM Central

• Description

• Benefits

Supplemental Information

The Louisiana State Employees’ Retirement System (LASERS) Legal Division is hiring a Law Clerk for Summer 2024 and beyond.

LASERS is a state agency that administers a defined benefit pension plan for state officers, employees, and their beneficiaries. Our membership totals approximately 100,000 members.

Verification of enrollment from the University will be required upon hire. Students do not need to be registered during the summer sessions in order to be qualified for student status.

Attach a cover letter and resume along with your application.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must be currently enrolled in an accredited law school in pursuit of a Juris Doctor degree.

Regular attendance is an essential job function. Candidates must be able to work 15-20 hours per week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must be a self-starter with the ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally.

• Must have the ability to interact effectively with staff at all levels of the organization.

• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with legislative, courthouse and judicial staff.

• Must be able to grasp the fundamentals of the laws governing pensions, in particular those governing LASERS.

• Must have a good understanding of Louisiana community property law.

• The candidate should possess a general knowledge and experience in the use of a computer and various software applications.

Job Concepts

Essential Duties

Assist Attorneys with:

• Preparation of legal pleadings and memoranda

• Legal research

• Drafting and promulgation of state rules and regulations

• Confirmation of the issuance of legal documents by various courts

• Miscellaneous other projects

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

Agency

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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