Appellate & Criminal Research Attorney

Louisiana Supreme Court; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Supreme Court's Central Staff seeks an attorney to perform advanced legal work, including research, reading transcripts, and drafting memoranda on points of law. Work is performed under supervisory direction and reviewed through conferences and production records.

The role involves applying established law and researching res nova issues for opinions. The position emphasizes criminal matters with potential civil assignments, and requires strong written and oral communication,

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and license to practice law in Louisiana.
• Active member in good standing of the Louisiana State Bar Association.
• Plus one of: three years' appellate law clerk experience, or six+ years as a practicing attorney.

Responsibilities

• Perform research, read transcripts and briefs, and draft memoranda on points of law.
• Work under supervision and be reviewed via conferences and reports.
• Apply established law and research on res nova issues for opinions.
• Research criminal and other matters to support criminal appeals and writs.
• Maintain law library and prepare concise statements of court decisions.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral communication

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Independence

Interpersonal skills

Court procedures

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Louisiana Bar license

Active LSBA member

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis Nexis

Job description

Louisiana Supreme Court's Central Staff seeks an attorney to perform advanced legal work, including research, reading transcripts, and drafting memoranda on points of law. Work is performed under supervisory direction and reviewed through conferences and production records.

The role involves applying established law and researching res nova issues for opinions. The position emphasizes criminal matters with potential civil assignments, and requires strong written and oral communication,