Starting rate $70,000 annually
The Law Office of the Public Defender for East Baton Rouge Parish is seeking full-time staff attorneys to provide legal representation to indigent defendants charged with major offense violent felonies in the 19th Judicial District Court.
Qualified candidates must be licensed with the Louisiana State Bar Association and be in good standing.
Candidates must be team-oriented individuals who possess the following qualifications:
- 10+ years of criminal trial experience
- Handle cases from appointment of counsel through disposal of post-trial motions and filing of notice of appeal.
- Knowledge in Louisiana Statutory Criminal Law and Code of Evidence
- Communicate with, advise, and counsel clients regarding their cases.
- Conduct client visits at the office and at the jail.
- Be responsible for reviewing files and determining trial and defense strategy.
- Be responsible for the investigation and preparation of cases for court.
- Draft and prepare written pleadings appropriate to each case.
- Prepare and file writs when appropriate.
- Comply with the Louisiana Public Defender Board Trial Court Compliance Standards (LAC 22:XV. Chapter 7)
- Maintain physical/electronic files and update the Defender Database as needed with the aid of an Attorney’s assistant.
- Conduct trials (by jury or judge) when appropriate.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Chief of Trials or District Defender
This list of duties is meant to be illustrative and is not a complete list of responsibilities. Responsibilities may change at any time. Interested candidates should email resume, cover letter, and writing sample to: admin@opdbr.org
Benefits include health insurance and retirement investment plan.
The Office of the Public Defender is an Equal Opportunity Employer who seeks to extend equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified individuals, regardless of their race, color, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy gender, disability, genetic profile, religion, national origin, ethnic background, military service, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.