Description The Center for Social Justice is a center based at Loyola University College of Law in New Orleans, Louisiana that provides appellate and post-conviction representation to indigent people on Louisiana's death row, as well as juveniles sentenced to life without parole. The CSJ Administrator will provide clerical support to attorneys and teams representing clients in state and federal courts throughout Louisiana, with the assistance of students at Loyola. This position requires strong organizational skills and proficiency in basic Microsoft Excel functions.
The CSJ Administrator will also provide periodic litigation support, such as printing and collating documents, proofreading, records collection, database management, non- legal research, and directing incoming client phone calls. Examples of Duties Client communication, primarily on the phone Review and track timesheets Using Microsoft Excel to document expenses, reimbursements, and hourly billing Electronic and physical file management and organization Organizing and handling of files, including at evidentiary hearings in state and federal courts Compiling pleadings Handling mail and other correspondence Provide administrative support for recruiting, hiring, terminating, performance evaluations, and other HR related paperwork submissions. Travel within state as needed to transport files and related documents Work weekends as needed Typical Qualifications Minimum Associates degree or Certification in Paralegal Studies Minimum of one year of administrative support or paralegal experience Demonstrated proficiency with basic Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite Excellent organizational skills Excellent attention to detail Proficient typing skills Demonstrated ability to work well with teams.
Must possess and maintain a current valid driver's license as a condition of employment, and must also be able to successfully pass any driver background information investigation and any driver education courses required by Risk Management Willingness to work outside of business hours and travel within state to meet caseload demands Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree preferred Prior administrative experience with law firm or other agency serving clients with criminal defense cases Physical Requirements: Able to perform the job duties with or without reasonable accommodation In accordance with the Campus Security Act as amended, Loyola University publishes annually and distributes to members of the academic community, and upon request to prospective (students/employees), an annual security report. That report includes current policies and procedures of the University Police Department for the reporting of campus crimes, notifying the campus community of occurrence of campus crimes, policies regarding access to campus buildings, the enforcement authority of the University Police Officers and their relationship to local police. University policies on the possession, use and sale of alcohol and illegal drugs are outlined.
The Campus sexual Assault Program and policy is described. Campus crime statistics as defined under this law for the last three calendar years are included. A copy of this report may be secured from the (Office of Admissions), (Office of Human Resources), or from the University Police Department.
Loyola University New Orleans does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, veteran's status or national origin in its educational programs or activities, including employment and admissions. At the same time, Loyola cherishes its right to seek and retain personnel who will make a positive contribution to its religious character, goals, and mission in order to enhance the Jesuit, Catholic tradition.