Law Clerk Externship Opportunity

2 weeks ago


New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Orleans Indigent Defender Full time
Job Opportunity

Orleans Public Defenders is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Law Clerk Externship. This is an unpaid position that offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in criminal litigation.


Responsibilities
  • Assist attorneys in all aspects of criminal litigation, including legal research, factual investigation, and drafting memoranda and motions.
  • Conduct research on a wide range of issues arising from the 4th, 5th, 6th, and 8th Amendments.
  • Write memos, motions, and writ applications to the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals and the Louisiana Supreme Court.
  • Visit clients in jail, meet with clients' families and/or defense witnesses, and conduct investigations with the attorney.
  • Assist attorneys at trial and substantive motions hearings, and digest discovery and pretrial hearing transcripts.
  • Observe during client counseling and plea negotiations.


Requirements
  • Must be a law student in good standing.
  • Must have a strong academic record and excellent research and writing skills.
  • Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Must be able to maintain confidentiality and act in the best interest of OPD's clients.


How to Apply

Interested law students should submit the following to be considered for the position:

  • Cover letter/statement of interest
  • Resume
  • Unofficial transcript
  • Writing sample
  • Class schedule (for the period you want to serve)
  • Availability (please provide a date range)
  • Any other critical information


The Orleans Public Defenders is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of the hiring process. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Sharee Garnett, Director, Human Resources, Recruit@opdla.org 504-827-8179/504-821-8101.


Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted for further information. Incomplete applications will not be considered. No phone calls.


OPD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, creed, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.


The Orleans Public Defenders provide representation to indigent criminal defendants in Orleans Parish. OPD's mission is to fight for our clients by providing excellent client-centered representation, reforming the system, and partnering with the community. OPD is committed to representation that respects the humanity and dignity of those within the criminal legal system.



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