Experienced Felony Staff Attorney

2 days ago

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

At the Orleans Public Defenders, we are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Staff Attorney to join our team. As a Staff Attorney, you will play a critical role in providing excellent client-centered representation to indigent defendants in Orleans Parish.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Represent clients in all phases of criminal proceedings, including arraignment, pretrial hearings, trial preparation, plea negotiations, trial, and sentencing.
  • Investigate and prepare assigned cases, ensuring that clients receive the best possible representation.
  • Act as court-appointed counsel, representing clients with misdemeanors and/or felony charges.
  • Collaborate with other staff members to ensure that clients receive comprehensive and effective representation.

Requirements:

  • A degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
  • Demonstrated commitment to working with clients in poverty and from diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • Demonstrated skill in legal research and writing.
  • A commitment to the national standards of criminal defense performance.
  • Proficiency with word processor software and legal research software.

Benefits:

  • A competitive salary range of $57,000 - $107,000, based on experience and qualifications.
  • Retirement plan contributions (up to 6% of employee salary).
  • Employee medical, dental, and vision coverages (employer-paid).
  • Employee life and AD&D policy (employer-paid) with options to buy-up.
  • Generous paid vacation, sick, and parental leave.
  • Holidays paid (federal, state, and Orleans Courts observed).
  • Discount plan (no cost).
  • Flexible work schedule.

How to Apply:

Qualified and interested applicants must submit all of the following to be considered for this position:

  • Cover letter explaining your interest in the position.
  • Resume.
  • Writing sample.
  • List of three (3) references.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. 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.

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