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

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  • Louisiana Supreme Court
  • New Orleans, LA

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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