Assistant District Attorney (ADA) - Civil

Orleansda; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office (OPDA) invites applications from qualified attorneys to join the Child Support Enforcement Division in New Orleans. A Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school and Louisiana bar admission are required, with good standing to practice law in the state.

Responsibilities include handling child support cases in the Orleans Parish Civil District Court, running the docket on State Days, reviewing motions, and maintaining accurate records in CALO/LASES.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited law school.
• Must have passed the Louisiana Bar Examination.
• Must be in Good Standing to practice Law in Louisiana.

Responsibilities

• Handle child support cases in Orleans Parish Civil District Court.
• Run the docket on all State Days for child support matters.
• Review and sign off on motions prior to filing.
• Maintain knowledge of all assigned cases in CALO/LASES.
• Gather discovery for upcoming court cases.
• Coordinate with opposing and defense counsel on case matters.
• Represent the Office of the Orleans Parish District Attorney with integrity.
• Maintain ethics and professional standards at all times.

Skills

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Courtroom performance

Docket management

Education

Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited law school

LA Bar Examination

Licensed in Good Standing in Louisiana

Tools

CALO/LASES case log system

Job description

ABOUT THE ORLEANS PARISH DISTRICT ATTORNYE'S OFFICE (OPDA)

Jason Rogers Williams took office as the Orleans Parish District Attorney on January 11, 2021, and is building a 21st century prosecutors' office with a team of the best and brightest lawyers from around the country and a mission of being smart on crime as the office has historically been tough on crime. OPDA aims to increase public safety through the ethical, consistent, and zealous enforcement of the law.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited Law School
• Must have passed the LA Bar Examination
• Must be in Good Standing to practice Law in the State of Louisiana

REPORTS TO:

Child Support Division Chief

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform duties that may be assigned by Chief of Child Support Enforcement Division including but not limited to the following:

• Handling of all child support cases that come to court in the Orleans Parish Civil District Court and that are assigned to this office
• Run the docket on all "State Days" (days in which child support matters are handled)
• Review and sign off on all motions prepared, prior to filing
• Maintain a working knowledge of all cases assigned to ADA
• Gather discovery for upcoming court cases
• Keep up to date records of all dealings with cases via CALO (case log system in LASES used at this office)
• Handle incoming bankruptcy requests
• Handle incoming lien requests
• Communicate with attorneys that are representing all parties
• Represent the Office of the Orleans Parish District Attorney with dignity and respect
• Maintain all ethical obligations at all times
• Handle legal issues at the request of the Division Chief when needed
• Notarize documents as needed
• Maintain CLE requirement

EEO STATEMENT

OPDA is an equal opportunity employer. The office values a diverse workforce and management reflective of the communities that it serves. Accordingly, OPDA adheres to a policy of making employment, promotion, and other personnel decisions without regard to race, culture, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, caregiver status, age, disability, or other legally protected status.