Receptionist

The Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Attorney General Liz Murrill, is seeking applications for a Receptionist in the Litigation Division. Salary offered will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected.  

The position will be domiciled in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish.  Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check, drug testing, and reference verifications.
 
 To Apply: Click on the "Apply” link above and complete an electronic application which may be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.
 
 Applicants may check the status of their application at any time by selecting the "Application Status" link after logging into their account. Below are the most common status messages and their meanings:

• Application Received - Your application has been submitted successfully.
• Evaluating Experience - Your application is being reviewed by Human Resources to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
• Eligible for Consideration - You are among a group of applicants who MAY be selected for this position.
• Referred to the Hiring Manager for Review - Your application has been delivered to the hiring manager.  You may or may not be called for an interview.
• Position Filled - Someone has been selected for the position.
• Position Canceled - The agency has decided not to fill the position.

Resumes will be accepted as an attachment to your application; however, all relevant education and experience must be included at the time you apply.
 
Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment.  Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your online application.  Transcripts may be faxed to (225) 326-6795.
 

For further information about this vacancy, please contact:

Shea Malbreaugh

Human Resources Specialist
malbreaughs@ag.louisiana.gov

The Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

• Exercise proper telephone etiquette; 
• Exercise tact and good judgment;
• Possess high professional and personal ethics and integrity;
• Possess an effective command of the English language; 
• Possess excellent time management and critical thinking skills and able to prioritize tasks and assignments; and 
• Familiar with and able to use email, calendar, word processing, databases, and other standard computer software, including the ability to learn new programs or software.

The position of a Receptionist in the Litigation Division may consist of, but is not limited to, the following duties:

• Greet and direct visitors appropriately;
• Manage main telephone switchboard in his/her respective office;
• Ensure that reception area is tidy and presentable;
• May maintain schedule for conference rooms;
• Provide accurate information to visitors and the public, whether in-person or via phone;
• Receive, sort and distribute mail appropriately and timely;
• Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, binding, faxing, and running errands;
• Report to assigned job location timely;
• Execute directives from the Director, Deputy Director, or his/her supervisor; and
• Perform such other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director, Deputy Director, or his/her supervisor.