The Application for Employment is the job application of the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court, handled by its Personnel Department. Anyone applying for a position with the Clerk of Court's office completes it and submits it with a current resume. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the original PDF and the hiring information are published by the Clerk of Court at jeffparishclerk.gov.
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What is Application for Employment – Jefferson Parish, LA?
The Application for Employment is the form the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court's Personnel Department uses to collect an applicant's identity, eligibility answers, education, work history and references when that person applies for a job in the Clerk of Court's office.
The Clerk of Court supports the 24th Judicial District Court, First Parish Court, Second Parish Court and Juvenile Court. Its employees work in areas such as civil and criminal records, courtroom assignment, land and mortgage records, passports, information technology, finance and accounting, records management and imaging, jury administration and election-related assignments.
The form has these parts: applicant and emergency contact details; yes/no questions on age, work authorization, prior applications, accommodations, felony convictions or pending charges, voter registration and military service; an education table; a previous employment table with room for four employers; a question about your current employment; a references table with room for four references; and a signed set of certifications.
It is a job application only. It is not a form for recording property documents or for any parish tax matter, even though the Clerk of Court's duties include recording property transactions.
Who needs to file Application for Employment – Jefferson Parish, LA?
Anyone who wants to be considered for employment with the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court completes this application. The Clerk of Court's employment page tells applicants to submit a completed Application for Employment along with a resume.
Points the form itself makes clear before you apply:
- You are asked whether you are 18 or older and whether you are a U.S. citizen or an alien authorized to work in the United States.
- You are asked whether you are registered to vote. By signing, you state that you understand you must be registered to vote in the parish where you are domiciled throughout your employment with the office.
- You are asked about felony convictions or pending felony charges, and you give when, where and the disposition if the answer is yes.
- If hired, you agree to a pre-employment drug screening and to direct deposit of your paycheck as a condition of employment.
The Clerk of Court says specific qualifications vary by position. The form does not provide for anyone to sign on the applicant's behalf.
When to file Application for Employment – Jefferson Parish, LA
Submit the application when you apply for a position with the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court. The form prints no due date and the Clerk of Court's employment page sets no deadline for it, so it goes in together with your current resume at the time you apply. Fill in the date at the top of the form, with the year, on the day you complete it, and date your signature at the bottom. Questions about openings go to the Personnel Department at [email protected] or (504) 364-2900.
Documents you need
- A current resume: the form states it must be attached to the application.
- Current supervisor's name, position and telephone number, written on the form, if you are employed now and allow the office to contact your present employer.
How to fill out Application for Employment – Jefferson Parish, LA
Enter the date and personal details
Fill in the date at the top, then your name (Last, First, Middle), Social Security #, address, City/State/ZIP Code, Email, Home Phone and Cell Phone.
Add an emergency contact
Enter the Emergency Contact Name, your Relationship to You and the Emergency Contact Phone.
Answer the eligibility questions
Mark Y or N for being 18 or older, being a U.S. citizen or alien authorized to work in the United States, and having applied with the Clerk of Court's Office before. Mark Y or N for special accommodations and, if yes, describe the kind needed.
Answer the felony and voter questions
Mark Y or N on felony convictions or pending felony charges; if yes, give when and where and the disposition. Then mark whether you are registered to vote and list any languages you speak in addition to English.
Report military service
Mark Y or N on membership in the United States Armed Forces. If yes, give branch, location and years of service.
Complete the education table
For College or University, Trade, Business, etc. and High School, enter the name and location, years attended, whether you graduated and subjects studied.
List your previous employment
On rows 1 to 4, give each employer's name, address and telephone number, years employed, salary, position and reason for leaving.
Answer the current employment question
Mark whether you are employed now and whether the office may inquire of your present employer. If so, provide your supervisor's name, position and telephone number.
List your references
On rows 1 to 4, enter each reference's name, address and telephone, years acquainted, relationship and business.
Read the certifications and sign
Review the statements on accuracy, investigation of your information, at-will employment, voter registration, policies, drug screening and direct deposit. Then sign and date the application.
Review and download the PDF
Check that every question is answered and the resume is ready. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and submit it through one of the channels under How to submit.
How to submit Application for Employment – Jefferson Parish, LA
The Clerk of Court accepts the completed Application for Employment, with your resume, in person, by email or by mail.
- In person: General Government Building, 200 Derbigny Street, Suite 5600, Gretna, LA 70053.
- By email: [email protected]
- By mail: P.O. Box 10, Gretna, LA 70054-0010. The same P.O. box appears in the form's Personnel Department header.
Include the signed application and a current resume. Neither the form nor the employment page mentions an application fee. For questions, contact the Personnel Department at [email protected] or (504) 364-2900. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting the application without a current resume; the form says to attach one and the employment page asks for it with the application.
- Leaving the "when and where" and disposition lines blank after answering Yes to the felony conviction or pending felony charges question.
- Listing inaccurate information; by signing you certify the application is true and complete, and the form says any false information is grounds for dismissal.
- Signing without noting the voter registration condition: you must be registered to vote in the parish where you are domiciled throughout employment.
- Skipping the line naming a current supervisor when you answer Yes to being employed now and allow the office to inquire of your present employer.
- Omitting the branch, location and years of service after answering Yes to the Armed Forces question.
- Mailing the application to a street address instead of P.O. Box 10, Gretna, LA 70054-0010 when you apply by mail.
- Leaving the signature or the date at the bottom blank.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a Jefferson Parish property tax form?
No. This is the Application for Employment of the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court, a job application. It does not report, assess or pay any property tax. The Clerk of Court's employees may work on land and mortgage records, but this form only applies to people seeking a job there.
How do I apply for a job with the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court?
Submit a completed Application for Employment along with your resume. The Clerk of Court accepts it in person at 200 Derbigny Street, Suite 5600, Gretna, LA 70053, by email at [email protected], or by mail to P.O. Box 10, Gretna, LA 70054-0010.
Do I have to attach a resume to the application?
Yes. The form says to attach a current resume, and the Clerk of Court's employment page asks you to submit the completed application along with your resume.
Do I need to be registered to vote to work for the Clerk of Court?
The form asks whether you are registered to vote, and your signature states that you understand you must be registered in the parish where you are domiciled throughout your employment with the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court's Office.
What happens if I give false information on the application?
By signing you certify the information is true and complete, and the form states that any false information is grounds for dismissal. You also authorize an investigation of the information and allow listed references to give information about your previous employment.
Can I fill out the Jefferson Parish Clerk employment application online?
You can complete the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not submit the application; you send it to the Clerk of Court yourself by mail, email or in person.
Who do I contact with questions about Clerk of Court jobs?
Contact the Personnel Department at [email protected] or (504) 364-2900. The department's address on the form is P.O. Box 10, Gretna, LA 70054-0010.
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