Why Work Here
The Clerk of Court’s office plays a vital role for Jefferson Parish, supporting the 24th Judicial District Court, First Parish Court, Second Parish Court, and Juvenile Court. Our employees provide essential services to the public and the legal community — from recording property transactions to maintaining civil, criminal, and probate records. We offer stable, meaningful public-sector careers with room to grow.
What You’ll Do
Depending on the department, a clerk employee’s job duties may include:
- Civil and criminal records
- Courtroom assignment
- Land and mortgage records
- Passports
- Information technology
- Finance and accounting
- Records management and imaging
- Jury Administration
- Election related assignments
Full-Time Employee Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Paid leave
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term / Long-term disability
- FSA / DCA
- Pension
Work Schedule
The majority of Clerk of Court employees follow a standard Monday–Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm work schedule.
Who We’re Looking For
We look for candidates who are dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to public service. Many positions require strong customer service skills and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Specific qualifications vary by position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.
How to Apply
To apply, submit a completed Application for Employment along with your resume.
Applications are accepted:
- In person: General Government Building, 200 Derbigny Street, Suite 5600, Gretna, LA 70053
- By email: employment@jpclerkofcourt.us
- By mail: P.O. Box 10, Gretna, LA 70054-0010
Questions?
Contact the Personnel Department at employment@jpclerkofcourt.us or (504) 364-2900 with any questions about employment opportunities.
Legal & Policy Notices
Fighting Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
Pursuant to La. R.S. 24:523.1, the Clerk of Court makes the following information available to the public:
Contact the Louisiana Legislative Auditor (LLA) Hotline if you suspect misappropriation (theft), fraud, waste, or abuse of public funds. Information provided may result in an investigation, audit, or other review. Please include sufficient detail — who, what, where, when, why, and how — to allow a full evaluation. Anonymous reports are accepted, but providing your name and phone number allows follow-up contact. All identifying information and complaint status are kept confidential.
- Phone: 1 (844) 50-FRAUD (503-7283)
- Mail: LLA Hotline, P.O. Box 94397, Baton Rouge, LA 70804
- Online: www.ReportFraud.la.gov
This notice is posted throughout the offices of the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court.
Policies and Procedures to Prevent Sexual Harassment
Pursuant to La. R.S. 42:343, all public servants must receive at least one hour of sexual harassment prevention training annually, and each agency must post its policies and procedures on its website.
Policy
It is the policy of the Clerk of Court to prevent and prohibit sexual harassment of any employee by another employee, by supervisors, by customers, or by vendors. The clerk’s office will not tolerate sexual harassment. Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, physical, or inappropriate conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when the conduct explicitly or implicitly affects an individual’s employment, unreasonably interferes with an individual’s work performance, or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment. Violations of this policy may result in discipline up to and including termination.
Prohibited Conduct
Sexual harassment includes any unwelcome physical contact, sexually explicit language or gestures, and uninvited or unwanted sexual advances (physical or verbal) that create an offensive environment. Examples include, but are not limited to: use of vulgar language; presence of sexually explicit photographs or materials; telling of sexual stories or jokes; and uninvited touching. Both men and women can be victims of sexual harassment, and the victim need not be of the opposite sex of the alleged offender.
Reporting, Investigation, and Resolution
Any employee who believes he or she is a victim of sexual harassment should report the matter to his or her immediate supervisor or, if circumstances do not permit, to any supervisor. The supervisor receiving the report shall immediately have the reporting employee reduce the complaint to writing, including: the name, department, and position of the alleged offender; a description of the incident with date and location; and the names of any witnesses. The supervisor shall also notify the Director of Personnel and forward the written complaint.
If reporting to a supervisor is not possible, the employee should report directly to the Director of Personnel. If that is also not possible, the employee should report to the Chief Deputy Clerk of Court.
Complaints should be submitted as soon as possible after the incident. The Director of Personnel shall investigate promptly and thoroughly, and shall take appropriate action. Investigations will be conducted confidentially, with information shared only on a need-to-know basis. The complaint, investigation, and any resulting disciplinary action shall be documented. Discipline for policy violations may range from a written reprimand to termination of employment.
Prohibition Against Retaliation
This policy prohibits any retaliation against any individual for making a complaint or for participating in any investigation or proceeding related to a complaint of sexual harassment.
Federal and State Law
Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by federal and state law, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, La. R.S. 51:2231 et seq., and La. R.S. 42:341 et seq. (effective January 1, 2019).
For more information or to file a complaint, contact:
- Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) — (800) 669-4000 · www.eeoc.gov
- Louisiana Commission on Human Rights (LCHR) — (225) 342-6969 · gov.louisiana.gov/page/lchr