Felony Staff Attorney

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Our goal is to provide each client with the highest quality representation, ensuring that their constitutional rights are protected and that their voices are heard.



OPD is seeking experienced Staff Attorneys to represent felonies in the Trial Division.

- Job title: Experienced Felony Staff Attorney
- Experience: Two or more years of criminal defense experience preferred
- Salary range: $57,000 - $107,000 per year
- Organization: Orleans Public Defenders (OPD)
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana

H1: Experienced Felony Staff Attorney Opportunity with OPD in New Orleans
H2: Join a Dedicated Team Fighting for Equal Justice for Felony Clients

OPD is a highly respected organization that provides representation to indigent criminal defendants in Orleans Parish. They are seeking experienced Staff Attorneys to join their team and represent felony clients in the Trial Division. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

About OPD:
- Mission: To fight for clients, reform the system, and partner with the community
- Approach: Client-centered, community-oriented defense model
- Team: Diverse staff including attorneys, social workers, advocates, investigators, and administrators
- Focus: Protect innocence, defend the constitution, demand justice, and hold power accountable

Job Duties:
- Zealously represent clients in criminal proceedings
- Maintain a continuing duty to the client
- Counsel and secure legal services for clients
- Investigate and prepare assigned cases
- Assist OPD leadership and comply with legal standards and requirements

Essential Selection Criteria:
- A degree from an ABA accredited law school
- Commitment to working with clients in poverty and from diverse cultural backgrounds
- Strong legal research and writing skills
- Familiarity with national standards of criminal defense performance
- Proficiency with word processor and legal research software
- Membership of Louisiana bar

To Apply:
Qualified and interested candidates must submit the following:
- Cover letter explaining interest in the position
- Resume
- Writing sample
- List of three references

OPD is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, creed, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Join the Team at OPD:
- Make a difference in the lives of indigent criminal defendants
- Work with a dedicated team of legal professionals
- Receive thorough in-house training
- Represent clients from arraignment to sentencing and post-conviction
- Advocate for equal justice and reform in the criminal legal system

Don't miss this opportunity to join the dedicated team at OPD and make a difference in the lives of clients and the community. Apply now and help protect innocence, defend the constitution, demand justice, and hold power accountable.

Employer paid employee medical, dental, and vision coverage, employer matching contribution to Retirement Plan, paid sick and parental leave

Legal research, writing, client advocacy, investigation

Degree from ABA accredited law school

Submit cover letter, resume, writing sample, and list of references through online application

Qualification and Experience Degree from ABA accredited law school, membership of Louisiana bar

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