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PARALEGAL 1/2

State of Louisiana — Louisiana Works · Baton Rouge, LA

$18.04 - $35.40 Hourly Full-time Posted Oct 2, 2026 · yesterday Closes Oct 16, 2026
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Office of Workers’ Compensation Division: Second Injury Board Location: East Baton Rouge Parish Preferred Requirements: Candidates with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Outlook, & Excel) Louisiana Works transforms lives and drives prosperity by putting people at the center of everything we do. We provide one seamless door where individualized solutions create new possibilities, proving that when government works for people, Louisiana works for everyone. Learn more about Louisiana Works The Paralegal 1/2 provides professional paralegal and legal administrative support to attorneys within OWCA, primarily supporting the Second Injury Board and Workers’ Compensation Fraud Unit. Duties include conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, assisting with litigation preparation, maintaining case files, coordinating court activities, and providing specialized support for civil litigation and fraud enforcement proceedings. 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.

Source: GovernmentJobs / State of Louisiana NeoGov

Pay & demand for Paralegals & Legal Assistants in Louisiana

This listing pays about $55,578/yr (midpoint) — around the 41st percentile for Paralegals & Legal Assistants in Baton Rouge metro: a typical pay range.

$43,40010th $59,030median $76,86090th
Median pay
$59,030/yr · Baton Rouge metro
Typical range
$49,760 – $67,150
Average pay
$58,610/yr
Employed in Louisiana
4,890
Share of LA jobs
2.53 per 1,000

Baton Rouge metro median for this occupation is $1,220 below the statewide median.

Typical path: Associate degree or paralegal certificate typical

⚜ State of Louisiana classified position — applications typically run through the Louisiana Careers site, and many roles require a civil-service test score before you can be referred.

Living in Baton Rouge, LA

Median rent
$1,108/mo
Median home value
$232,300
Median household income
$68,910/yr
Population
871,379

A month at this job's midpoint pay would cover about 4.2 months of median rent here.

HUD fair market rent (FY2026, East Baton Rouge Parish): $1,064/mo 1BR · $1,204/mo 2BR — a 2BR at FMR takes about 26% of this job's monthly midpoint pay.

Wage estimates: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics, 2025 annual estimates, occupation 232011 — Paralegals & Legal Assistants. Percentile is an estimate for comparison, not a guarantee. Cost-of-living figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates. Fair market rents: U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, FY2026.

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