Job Description

Louisiana Supreme Court Job Opportunity
DEPUTY JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATOR--CRIMINAL LAW STAFF DIRECTOR
The Louisiana Supreme Court is seeking a highly qualified attorney for the role of Deputy Judicial Administrator - Criminal Law Staff Director. This is a senior-level legal and managerial position responsible for overseeing the Court’s Criminal Law Department, which plays a pivotal role in the development of criminal law jurisprudence in Louisiana. This is a unique opportunity to work at the highest judicial level in the state of Louisiana. This is a full-time, New Orleans-based position reporting to the Chief Justice and Justices of the Court.
Key Responsibilities Include
May be required to attend weekly Justices' adjudicative and/or administrative conferences as needed for management of cases or administrative matters relative to Criminal Law Department and staff.
Lead and supervise a team of attorneys and support staff in processing criminal writs, appeals, and capital cases.
Manage the workflow of criminal matters before the Court to ensure efficient and timely review.
Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, orders, opinions, and writ recommendations.
Screen and categorize cases to maintain a comprehensive index of Supreme Court decisions.
Provide direct legal counsel and analysis to the Justices, including emergency matters.
Train and mentor staff attorneys and law clerks.
Compile statistical reports on case filings for docket management.
Qualifications/Requirements
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
Active membership in the Louisiana State Bar Association
Minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience with criminal law
Appellate court experience is a plus
Strong leadership & supervisory skills
Extensive knowledge of Louisiana and federal criminal law including death penalty cases
Strong legal writing, research, and managerial skills
On-call availability required at times, including evenings and weekends as needed
Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience
EOE/M/F/V/D

Job Tags

Full time, Afternoon shift,

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Deputy Judicial Administrator - Criminal Law Staff Director Job at Louisiana Supreme Court, New Orleans, LA

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