ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 1/2/3/4
State of Louisiana
About this Job
Administrative Assistant 1/2/3/4
Office of Workers Compensation
Division: Hearings District 1
Location: West Shreveport, La (Caddo Parish)
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Office of Workers' Compensation
The Louisiana Works is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join the Office of Workers' Compensation. The Office of Workers’ Compensation Administration (OWCA) in Louisiana oversees the enforcement and administration of workers’ compensation laws, aiming to support early return-to-work efforts and improve workplace safety. The department manages disputed claims, conducts hearings, reviews medical treatment disputes, and investigates fraud through collaborative efforts like the GAME ON task force.
Under general supervision, the Administrative Assistant will provide journeyman-level clerical and administrative support to the Workers’ Compensation Judge. The incumbent will exercise a high level of discretion and independent judgment in performing assigned duties. In addition, the position coordinates the activities of other clerical personnel when scheduling cases for hearings or trials on the court’s docket.
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
• Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
• Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
• Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.Minimum Qualifications
- No experience or training is required.
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
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Job Details:
- Conduct telephone conferences with attorneys' offices to schedule and re-set hearings.
- Provide assistance to the public and attorneys’ offices with information regarding trials, hearings, and other matters.
- Facilitate the flow of information and documents between attorneys, the judge and other staff.
- Prepare Scheduling Orders and other Court Notices.
- Maintain and update the Judge’s Calendar and Court Docket.
Position Specific Details:
Location: Shreveport, La
Appointment Type: Probational / Job Appointment / Promotional / Detail to Special Duty
Career Progression Group: Administrative Assistant 1, Administrative Assistant 2, Administrative Assistant 3, or Administrative Assistant 4
Please click on the links below to learn more about each job level:
Administrative Assistant 1
Administrative Assistant 2
Administrative Assistant 3
Administrative Assistant 4
How to Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their applications 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 this job title 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
All applicants selected for employment must submit to drug screening and a background check.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Kedrick Kennedy
kedrick.kennedy@la.govThe Louisiana Works is an equal employment opportunity employer and SAME agency that serves as a model employer for the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities • TDD# 800-259-5154