LOUISIANA COURT OF APPEAL
THIRD CIRCUIT
Chief Judge Elizabeth A. Pickett
LOUISIANA COURT OF APPEAL
THIRD CIRCUIT
Chief Judge Elizabeth A. Pickett
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The Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal is the largest of five circuit courts of appeal in Louisiana. Its territory consists of 21 parishes in southwest and central Louisiana. The parishes are Acadia, Allen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Catahoula, Concordia, Evangeline, Grant, Iberia, Jefferson Davis, Lafayette, LaSalle, Natchitoches, Rapides, Sabine, St. Landry, St. Martin, Vernon, and Vermilion.

The Third Circuit Court of Appeal was created by Act. No. 561, Section 21(C) of 1958. This act amended Article 7 Section 21 of the Louisiana Constitution in 1921, and established the Third Circuit Court of Appeal with five judges. The Court began operations in Lake Charles on July 1, 1960. The Court was housed in the courthouse annex of the Fourteenth Judicial District Court. Act 10 of 1968 increased the judges from five to six. Act 620 Section 1 of 1977 increased the judges from six to nine and became effective June 1, 1978. Act 801 Section 2(B) of 1987 increased the judges from nine to twelve. The effective date of that act was July 20, 1987. The jurisdiction of the Third Circuit extends over a 21 parish area.

Construction of a new courthouse began in January 1990. The Court took occupancy of the building on November 1, 1991. The 3.2 acres on which the Court is located was donated to the State by Mr. A. P. Leonards. The cost of the building was 3.4 million dollars. In 1999 the Court was dedicated & renamed in honor of Judge Albert Tate, the first Chief Judge of the Third Circuit.

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1000 Main Street
Lake Charles, LA 70615
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Phone. (337) 433-9403
Fax. (337) 491-2590
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An application for writs of any kind, and all documents and exhibits in connection therewith, shall be filed in an original and 3 duplicate copies with the clerk of the Third Circuit Court of Appeal, and shall not be considered...

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Justice Jack Crozier Watson - Jack Crozier Watson was the only Louisiana Supreme Court Justice elected from Calcasieu Parish. Justice Jack Watson passed away at 93 on February 11, 2022 and leaves a great legacy and proud family.

2/16/2022

CLE - Third Circuit Judges' Association Continuing Legal Education Program

8/13/2021

Congratulations to our new Chief Judge Sylvia Cooks!

5/7/2021

Electronic Filing - The Louisiana Court of Appeal, Third Circuit is proud to announce the release of our Electronic Court System (Ecourt). Registration is available for good standing members of the Louisiana State Bar Association

5/7/2021

Internal Rule 32 - All Briefs and Memoranda - Certification for Evidentiary Attachment

5/4/2020

New Internal Rule 31 - Submission Procedures for Electronic Audio and Video Evidence

10/7/2019

Sexual Harassment Policy - The court has released its Sexual Harassment policy.

5/15/2019

This Court does Not accept fax filings without prior permission from the court. For requirements and costs of fax filings where prior permission has been granted, see Internal Rule 12.

4/26/2018 12:24:00 PM

Ethics Statement - The court, its employees, and individuals with whom the court conducts business are required to comply with the privisions of the Code Of Government Ethics, which can be found at La. R.S. 42:1101-1169.

4/21/2018 11:48:02 AM

Dress Code - All counsel appearing before the court shall be appropriately dressed In business attire. Men shall wear a coat And tie. No denim Is allowed.

4/21/2018 10:15:19 AM

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The Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal is committed to providing persons of Limited English Proficiency (LEP) with meaningful access to the court.

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Renee R. Simien
Clerk of Court
Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal
1000 Main Street
Lake Charles, LA 70615
Email. coc@la3circuit.org
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If you need interpretive services or want more information about our language access services, please contact the Clerk’s Office at (337) 433-9403 or coc@la3circuit.org. Additional information may be obtained from the Louisiana Supreme Court’s Office of Language Access, available here. If you have a complaint regarding language access, please click here. Please follow the links below for assistance in requesting a court interpreter.

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Court Fees

Fee Description Court Fee
Answer to Appeals $127.50
Applications for Rehearing $100.00
Certification of Copies $2.00
Civil Appeal $338.00 per appellant
Civil Writ $188.00
Electronic Filing Convenience Fee $50.00
Fax Copies of Opinions $2.00 per page
Fax Fee Each Additional Page $2.00 per page
Fax Fee for First 10 pages $25.00 first 10
Miscellaneous Motions not Specifically Listed Above
(i.e., Enroll, Remand, Stay, Expedited Cons., Strike, Consolidate, etc)
$50.00
Motion for Extension of Time to File Appellate Briefs $50.00
Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief $100.00
Motion to Continue or Refix Oral Argument $100.00
Motion to Exceed Page Limitations $50.00
Motions Relating to an Unlodged Appeal $138.00
Motions Relating to an Unlodged Writ Application $138.00
Xerox Copies of Opinions $1.50 per page
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Appeal fees are collected by the Clerks of District Courts upon the filing of the Motion for Appeal, deposited into their accounts and forwarded to the Court of Appeal with the record when it is prepared.

See Louisiana Rules of Court, Third Circuit Internal Rule 12. (No Fax filings will be accepted without specific permission of the Clerk’s Office)

If a filing is made on behalf of a litigant who has qualified as a pauper, then a copy of the order designating such litigant as a pauper should be a part of the filing and indexed as such on writs, so that the court will be aware that no filing fee is due at the time of the filing. However, attorneys representing pauper clients who request extensions of time on briefing are required to pay the $50.00 extension fee.

Filing fees are not required when the litigant filing the appeal, writ, etc. is a public body or public official.

There is no filing fee for briefs, etc. when an appeal number has been assigned. The only exception being Application for Rehearing and Answers to Appeal.

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Holiday Date Holiday Description
1/2/2023 New Year's Day (observed)
1/16/2023 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2/20/2023 Presidents Day
2/21/2023 Mardi Gras
4/7/2023 Good Friday
5/29/2023 Memorial Day
6/19/2023 Juneteenth
7/4/2023 Independence Day
9/4/2023 Labor Day
11/1/2023 All Saints Day
11/23/2023 Thanksgiving Day
11/24/2023 Friday After Thanksgiving
12/25/2023 Christmas

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1000 Main Street
Lake Charles, LA 70615
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Lake Charles, LA 70616
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Traveling on I-10 from the East exit on to 210-West. Take the first exit Hwy 90 off 210. Proceed to the stop sign, and cross over Hwy 90. The next intersection, is Broad Street/Hwy 90 Business, turn left at this light. The first street to your right is Main Street. There is an Exxon Station on the corner. State Police Troop D is on your left, the US Post Office is on your right, the Court is the next building on your right. Park in front of the building.

Traveling on I-10 from the West exit on to 210-East. Travel on 210-East until the Broad Street exit. Turn right onto Broad Street. The first street to your right is Main Street. There is an Exxon Station on the corner. State Police Troop D is on your left, the US Post Office is on your right, the Court is the next building on your right. Park in front of the building.

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The Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal is the largest of five circuit courts of appeal in Louisiana. Its territory consists of 21 parishes in southwest and central Louisiana. The parishes are Acadia, Allen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Catahoula, Concordia, Evangeline, Grant, Iberia, Jefferson Davis, Lafayette, LaSalle, Natchitoches, Rapides, Sabine, St. Landry, St. Martin, Vernon, and Vermilion.

The Third Circuit Court of Appeal was created by Act. No. 561, Section 21(C) of 1958. This act amended Article 7 Section 21 of the Louisiana Constitution in 1921, and established the Third Circuit Court of Appeal with five judges. The Court began operations in Lake Charles on July 1, 1960. The Court was housed in the courthouse annex of the Fourteenth Judicial District Court. Act 10 of 1968 increased the judges from five to six. Act 620 Section 1 of 1977 increased the judges from six to nine and became effective June 1, 1978. Act 801 Section 2(B) of 1987 increased the judges from nine to twelve. The effective date of that act was July 20, 1987. The jurisdiction of the Third Circuit extends over a 21 parish area.

Construction of a new courthouse began in January 1990. The Court took occupancy of the building on November 1, 1991. The 3.2 acres on which the Court is located was donated to the State by Mr. A. P. Leonards. The cost of the building was 3.4 million dollars. In 1999 the Court was dedicated & renamed in honor of Judge Albert Tate, the first Chief Judge of the Third Circuit.

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At the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal, we take pride in our community and the people we serve. With a new technology initiative in place, the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal will harness this renewed focus on technology to better meet the needs of all that seek our services by providing quick and easy access to all meaningful Court resources.

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Clerk of Court
Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal
1000 Main Street
Lake Charles, LA 70165
Email. coc@la3circuit.org Tel. (337) 433-9403
Fax. (337) 491-2590

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Appendix A. Civil Jurisdictional Index

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Appendix D. Workers' Compensation Jurisdictional Index

Appendix E. Pro Se Briefing Notice to Defendant

Appendix F. Juvenile Jurisdictional Index

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Appellate Record Preparation Manual


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Third Circuit Handbook


Court Handbook

Third Circuit ADA Policy


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Meet the Judges

Chief Judge Elizabeth A. Pickett (318) 256-4180

Chief Judge Elizabeth A. Pickett

Judge Shannon J. Gremillion (318) 487-0141

Judge Photo Judge Shannon J. Gremillion

Judge Shannon Gremillion grew up in the birthplace of rock n roll, Ferriday, Louisiana. He received a BBA in finance from the University of Louisiana, Monroe in 1991. He graduated Magna Cum Laude and was named that year’s Most Distinguished Graduate.

He obtained a Juris Doctorate from LSU Law School in 1995. He practiced law as a civil litigator prior to becoming a judge. He was a partner in a Lafayette law firm, and later, he was a partner in an Alexandria law firm. He represented his clients in every court and judicial district within the bounds of the Third Circuit, and indeed, throughout the state of Louisiana.

In 2008 Judge Gremillion became a member of this court. He was elected to replace his father, Judge Glenn B. Gremillion. He is one of three judges who are elected from the northern-most 8 parishes of the Third Circuit which include both the parish where he was reared, Concordia, and the parish where he makes his home, Rapides.

Judge Gremillion leaves in Alexandria. He is a member and past president of the Exchange Club of Alexandria, he is a leader in his local Rotary Club, and he is a deacon at Calvary Baptist Church. He speaks regularly to civic, professional, and faith-based groups, and teaches continuing legal education on topics including ethics and recent developments in state law.

He married his wife, Kimberly, in Bossier City in 1994. Kimberly is a biotech professional. They live in Alexandria and have two children. Christian is a student in the honors program at Louisiana Tech where he is a member of PIKE Fraternity, and Anne Marlowe is a student-athlete at Alexandria Senior High where she a leader in student government.

Judge D. Kent Savoie (337) 493-3046

Judge Kent Savoie is presently serving as a Judge on the Third Circuit Court of Appeal. For almost 14 years prior to his election, Judge Savoie served as District Judge on the 14th Judicial District Court. A United States Navy Veteran and former operator at PPG Industries, Judge Savoie served as City Prosecutor and City Attorney for Sulphur, as well as Magistrate of Town of Vinton.

He has been married to Patricia Borel Savoie for 45 years and together they have 5 children and 17 grandchildren, with the 18th due in October, 2018.

Judge Van H. Kyzar (318) 238-6352

Judge Van H. Kyzar

Judge Candyce G. Perret (337) 236-6133

Judge Candyce G. Perret

Judge Jonathan W. Perry (337) 643-8004

Judge Photo Judge Jonathan W. Perry

Judge Jonathan “JP” Perry was born, raised and still resides in Kaplan, Louisiana. He is a graduate of Kaplan High School and his educational background includes a bachelor’s degree from Northeast Louisiana University (currently ULM) in Criminal Justice along with a minor in Sociology. Following the completion of his bachelor’s degree Judge Perry recognized his passion to help others and at the age of 25, he became a police office in his hometown. While attending A.L.E.T.A. (Acadiana Law Enforcement Training Academy), he was selected Cadet President, in addition to being awarded The John “Dooley” Hardy award - given to the Hardest Working Cadet.

Judge Perry rose to the rank of Sergeant while serving as a F.T.O. (Field Training Officer) and Shift Supervisor for the Kaplan Police Department.

With determination to further his education he returned to the academic arena in pursuit of a Law Degree. During his first year of law school Judge Perry and his wife, Christine, were blessed with twin daughters, Molli and Meredith. During his third year of law school Judge Perry began his public service career at the age of 28 when he was elected as a city councilman in his hometown of Kaplan. Two years after the completion of his Law Degree, Judge Perry and Mrs. Perry welcomed to their lives a son, Major.

Judge Perry has previously served as an Assistant District Attorney for the 15th Judicial District Court. From 2004-2018 Judge Perry was the founding and managing attorney of Perry Law Firm, L.L.C. where his law practice would be considered general in foundation but concentrated in Estate Planning.

In 2003, Judge Perry entered an additional career field, that of professional clean cajun comedy. He is the past “King of the International Cajun Joke Telling Contest”. Judge Perry is referred to as “The Cajun Ambassador”. One of the most sought-after Cajun entertainers in the country, he has been featured on television, magazines and newspapers throughout the United States, in addition to having performed at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida and Washington D.C.

In 2007, Judge Perry was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives to serve District 47, where he represented Cameron and Vermilion Parish. While in the House of Representatives Judge Perry served on the House Committee of Ways and Means, the House Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice and the House Committee of Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development.

In October of 2009, Judge Perry and Mrs. Perry were blessed with their fourth child, a daughter named Marlee.

In the spring of 2011 Judge Perry won a special election for State Senate District 26, which covers all or a portion of Acadia, Lafayette, St. Landry and Vermilion Parish. In the fall of 2011 Judge Perry ran for re-election and was unopposed. Judge Perry was again elected without opposition in 2015. During his time in the State Senate he served on Senate committees: Judiciary C (Vice-Chairman), Senate Commerce, Local & Municipal Affairs, and was the Chairman for the Select Committee on Veteran Affairs. Judge Perry served in the State Senate until the end of 2018.

Judge Perry also served as past Chairman and past Vice-Chairman of the Acadiana delegation and was also a member of the Rural Legislative Caucus.

Judge Perry was sworn into the Third Circuit Court of Appeal in January of 2019 after running unopposed for the position.

In the fall of 2020, Judge Perry was appointed by the Louisiana Supreme Court as a representative of the Appeal Courts, to serve on the Louisiana Supreme Court Technology Commission. The Commission is a standing commission of the Supreme Court, consisting of judges throughout Louisiana from various levels of the judiciary who are charged with identifying technology needs, establishing goals for implementation, devising best practices and suggesting necessary rule changes and steps towards implementation of articulated technology goals for the judiciary.

At the beginning of 2021, Judge Perry was appointed to The Judges in the Classroom/Students in the Courtroom initiative. In addition to this new appointment, Judge Perry has spoken to hundreds of students dating back to his time in the legislature where he taught the legislative process as well as most recently “Court in the Classroom.”

In his personal time, Judge Perry enjoys girls’ softball, cooking, reading and spending time with his family. Judge Perry is an avid runner having completed an ultra-marathon of 40 miles, in addition to 3 full marathons (26.2 miles) and 12 half marathons (13.1 miles) in 9 different states and Washington, D.C.

Judge Sharon D. Wilson (337) 493-3040

Judge Sharon D. Wilson

Judge Charles G. Fitzgerald (337) 269-9686

Judge Photo Judge Charles G. Fitzgerald

Judge Charles G. Fitzgerald is a life-long resident of Lafayette, Louisiana. He is married to Jeanne Fuselier Fitzgerald, and they are the parents of three children: Patrick, John Henry, and Annalise.

Judge Fitzgerald graduated from the Episcopal School of Acadiana in 1992. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology from Louisiana State University in 1997. While an undergraduate student, he was selected to the Alpha Epsilon Delta premedical honor society and the Beta Beta Beta basic sciences honor society. Judge Fitzgerald attended the Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University, from which he graduated with a Juris Doctorate degree in 2001. While in law school, he was selected to the Order of the Coif, the highest honor a law student can receive. He was also a member of the Louisiana Law Review.

Judge Fitzgerald was admitted to the Bar of the State of Louisiana in October 2001. Thereafter, he was a founding member of the law firm Cox Fitzgerald, LLC, where his practice focused in the family law area, with an emphasis on complex financial and community partition matters, and litigation in those areas. While in private practice, he was admitted to practice before the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals; U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Louisiana; and U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Louisiana. He litigated hundreds of cases before numerous state district courts, federal district courts, and the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Judge Fitzgerald’s judicial career began when he was elected District Judge of the Fifteenth Judicial District Court, Division M, in November 2014. He served as a district court judge for six years, from January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2020. In July 2020, he was elected without opposition to the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal. His service as an appellate judge began on January 1, 2021.

Judge Fitzgerald is a former member of the Federal Bar Association and Federal Appellate Bar Association. He is a current member of the Louisiana State Bar Association; Lafayette Bar Association, including its Paula K. Woodruff Family Law Section; Judges’ Association of the Third Circuit; American Judges Association; Louisiana Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges; the Supreme Court of Louisiana Historical Society; Louisiana Bar Foundation, as a Judicial Fellow; and the American Inn of Court of Acadiana. Since 2016, he has also been a planning-committee member for Louisiana State University’s annual Family Law Seminar.

Judge Fitzgerald, while in private practice and since taking the bench, has been a frequent presenter at regional, state, and local continuing legal education seminars. He has presented on various legal topics, including ethics, professionalism, business valuations, and evidence. He is a regular guest speaker at the University of Louisiana on topics ranging from forensic accounting to the psychology of parental conflict in custody cases. He is an annual participant in the Judges in Classrooms and Judicial Ride-Along programs. He has hosted numerous educational presentations for students throughout Acadiana, and he regularly participates in the LBA Young Lawyer’s Mock Trial competition for high school students.

Judge Gary J. Ortego (337) 363-5629

Judge Photo Judge Gary J. Ortego

Judge Gary J. Ortego is a life-long resident of Ville Platte, Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. He is married to Carlene Fontenot Ortego, and they are the proud parents of three children, Angelique (husband Jimmy Litsey), Pastor Bo Ortego, Alanna Milliman (husband Dr. Cody Milliman), and blessed with four grandchildren, T.J. and Samantha Litsey, and Asher and Eli Milliman.

Judge Ortego earned his Bachelor degree from University of Southwestern Louisiana (USL), now University of Louisiana at Lafayette, in 1976. Judge Ortego attended the Paul M. Hebert Law Center, from which he graduated with a Juris Doctorate degree in 1982. Judge Ortego was admitted to the Bar of the State of Louisiana in October of 1982. Thereafter, he established a private law practice in Ville Platte, Louisiana, focused on general practice of law, where he litigated cases before numerous state district courts, federal district courts, and the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Judge Ortego’s judicial career began when he was appointed as the Hearing Officer for the 13th Judicial District Court in 2009, serving until 2014. Judge Ortego was first elected District Judge of the 13th Judicial District Court, Division A, in November of 2014, then re-elected in November of 2020, without opposition, and served as a district court judge for over 7 years, from January 1, 2015 through February 6, 2022. Judge Ortego was elected, without opposition, to the Louisiana Court of Appeal, Third Circuit, District 3, on February 7, 2022, and began his service as an appellate judge on March 7, 2022.

Judge Ledricka J. Thierry (337) 678-1537

Judge Ledricka J. Thierry

Judge Wilbur L. Stiles (337) 369-3540

Judge Wilbur L. Stiles

Judge Guy E. Bradberry (337) 493-3035

Judge Guy E. Bradberry

Key Personnel

Employee Title
Renee R. Simien
Post Office Box 16577
Lake Charles, LA 70616
(337) 433-9403
Clerk of Court
Central Staff Director
Sandi Broussard Assistant Director, Criminal
Carlyn Rider Assistant Director, Civil
Viki Robles Business Services Manager
Administrative General Counsel
Debbie Stevens Supervisor Clerk's Office
Dennis Hinrichs Director of Technology

Career Opportunities


Position Description Date Posted

Criminal Staff Attorney

Criminal Staff Attorney
The main responsibility of a criminal staff attorney is reviewing supervisory writ applications and appeals, conducting legal research, and preparing memoranda which offer dispositive language or a recommendation; thus, effective oral and written communication skills are required.  J.D. degree is required.  Experience or interest in criminal law is preferred.  Please submit cover letter, resume, unofficial law school transcript, and a writing sample to Renee Simien, Clerk of Court, Third Circuit Court of Appeal, P.O. Box 16577, Lake Charles, LA 70616 or coc@la3circuit.org.

3/29/2023

Assistant Clerk

Assistant Clerk
The Louisiana Court of Appeal, Third Circuit, Lake Charles, LA has a need for an Assistant Clerk to perform a variety of specialized duties in the Clerk of Court’s Office in connection with lodging appeals.

Nature of Work (illustrative only)
Verifying compliance with court rules; issuing docket numbers; verifying and notifying attorneys of lodging and briefing dates; ensuring that records are complete and lodged timely; inputting case information into the court case management system; resolving problems with incomplete records or requests for supplements of records.
The Assistant Clerk also performs routine secretarial and clerical duties, including preparing miscellaneous form letters such as dismissal and court decision letters.

Qualifications
(1) A high school diploma and three years of progressively responsible general clerical work experience.
(2) A paralegal certificate/degree may substitute for the required experience.
(3) Knowledge of legal terminology, court system practices and procedures.
(4) Knowledge of office equipment, Microsoft Word, and clerical skills.
(5) Ability to organize, prioritize and manage workload efficiently.

Send a résumé and cover letter to: Clerk of Court of Appeal, Third Circuit, P.O. Box 16577, Lake Charles, LA 70616 or email to coc@la3circuit.org.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

3/3/2023

IT Specialist

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST
The Third Circuit Court of Appeal, in Lake Charles, LA is seeking an Information Technology Specialist. Candidate will assist with networking and systems administration duties in the Information Technology Department. Candidate must be proficient in computer networking hardware and software including, but not limited to Cisco routers, Azure, Hyper-V, local and wide area network administration, and PC Support. InfoSec and Microsoft 365 experience is a plus.

Examples of Work (Illustrative only)
• Maintains, configures, and troubleshoots Cisco networking
• Checks and applies software patches to networking equipment
• Checks server event logs and applies monthly security updates
• Assists with updating network diagrams and documentation
• Supports and monitor server auditing software
• Assists with satellite office support
• Supports network servers, firewalls, switches, access points and cameras as directed
• Provides network documentation, training, and specialization in network problems
• Conducts technical research on network upgrades and components to determine feasibility, cost, time required, and compatibility with system
• Installs, configures, and maintains network components
• Establishes user profiles, user environments, directories, and security for the network
• Works with vendors to resolve complex network problems
• Assists with developing and maintaining department inventory controls
• Develops and plans implementation of system designs related to internal and external communications systems
• Manages the network maintenance through reporting and troubleshooting
• Attends training sessions and staff meetings, to remain knowledgeable and current of proper procedures and methods of operation
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, business associates, and others
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills and Knowledge
• Knowledge of network infrastructure, network security, project planning, and best practice procedures
• Knowledge of the materials, methods, and practices used in the construction, maintenance, and repair of computers, systems, and equipment
• Knowledge of Microsoft office products
• Ability to plan, coordinate and direct special projects and studies
• Ability to lift over 50 pounds
• Ability to occasionally travel to Louisiana based satellite offices
• Effective communication skills

Qualifications
• Four years’ experience performing network administration or other technical experience sufficient to possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties, or an associate degree and two years related experience, or a bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.

Send resume, cover letter, and references to careers@la3circuit.org.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

12/27/2021

Current Docket

Docket Date Hearing Location Directions
4/5/2023 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal Court Directions
4/4/2023 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal Court Directions
3/30/2023 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal Court Directions
3/28/2023 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal Court Directions
3/7/2023 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal Court Directions
3/2/2023 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal Court Directions
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