Job Details

Word Processor I

Salary: $37,990 Annually

Location: Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type: Unclassified

Job Number: 215469

Department: Louisiana House of Representatives

Opening Date: 12/04/2025

Closing Date: Continuous

About this Job

Word Processor I: Full-time, entry-level position, starting salary of $37,990.

Job Duties

A Word Processor provides support to the Administrative Services team for various projects as assigned throughout the year. Required to work with other members of the staff to facilitate the success of Administrative Services as it functions within House Legislative Services and the House of Representatives. Demonstrates the skills necessary to thoroughly, completely, and accurately correct instruments using specialized software. Required to format and revise documents and update legislative databases expediently in order to meet required deadlines throughout the legislative process. Works from a variety of rough copy. Locates documents when revisions are requested to insert, delete, correct, reposition, or reformat text as needed. Uses specialized software and macros for the input, storage, revision, and retrieval of data. Required to participate in professional development opportunities to increase the knowledge and professionalism necessary to effectively contribute to the organization. Required to work overtime based on division workload. The majority of overtime work occurs before and during legislative sessions.

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess a high school diploma. Advanced clerical education or previous word processing experience preferred. Must be proficient in Business English and spelling.

Application Process

To apply, please submit a letter of interest, resume, and completed job application to Cortny Jarrell by email at ...@legis.la.gov. Applications may be submitted by mail to: Cortny Jarrell, State Capitol Annex Building, P.O. Box 44197, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-4197. Failure to provide sufficient evidence of qualifications in your resume may result in a "not qualified" determination. The job application can be found at: