Orleans Public Defenders’ is currently seeking Bilingual (Spanish/English) Entry Level Staff Attorneys to start Fall, 2025, who believe in our mission to fight for our clients by providing excellent client-centered representation, reforming the system, and partnering with the community in New Orleans. We fight for dignity, justice and hope each day.
Vision
Dignity. Justice. Hope.
Mission
The mission of the Orleans Public Defenders is to fight for our clients by providing excellent client-centered representation, reforming the system, and partnering with the community.
We represent thousands of people each year utilizing a client-centered, community-oriented defense model that puts the client first and takes a 360-degree approach to our advocacy and representation. We recognize our clients are unique individuals and work to address their needs both in the court and out. Our diverse staff includes adult and juvenile attorneys; social workers; client, youth and parent advocates; investigators, and administrators all working together for equal justice for our clients, their families, our community, and a better New Orleans. In short, we protect innocence, defend the constitution, demand justice, and hold power accountable.
Job Duties:
The primary role of the Bilingual Entry Level Staff Attorney is to zealously represent the client in criminal proceedings. In addition, the Bilingual Entry Level Staff Attorney (to the extent possible) is expected to maintain a continuing duty to the client. The Bilingual Entry Level Staff Attorney counsels and renders or assists in securing appropriate legal services for the client in matters arising from the original criminal proceedings and maintains contact to ensure the protection of the client’s rights so long as the client remains under court jurisdiction. All attorneys benefit from a thorough in-house training program.
The Bilingual Entry Level Staff Attorney acts as court-appointed counsel representing clients with misdemeanors and/or felony charges. Represents appointed clients in all phases of criminal proceedings, including arraignment, pretrial hearings, trial preparation, plea negotiations, trial and sentencing. The Staff Attorney is responsible for the investigation and preparation of assigned cases.
The Bilingual Entry Level Staff Attorney assists OPD leadership and other staff, as directed, and complies with all legal standards and requirements.
More specifically, the Bilingual Entry Level Staff Attorney’s duties will include:
Essential Selection Criteria:
Compensation:
How to Apply:
Those interested in the program must submit the following no later than 5:00 pm CST,
Friday, January 31, 2025:
Applications are being considered on a rolling basis until positions are filled.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. All documentation should be submitted in PDF format. If we are unable to open your documents due to formatting issues, that will be considered an incomplete application. Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted for further information. No phone calls please.
Orleans Public Defenders is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of our hiring process. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Sharee Garnett, Director, Human Resources, 504-827-8179 / 504-821-8101, SGarnett@opdla.org.
OPD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, creed, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation.
Orleans Public Defenders’ is currently seeking Bilingual (Spanish/English) Entry Level Staff Attorneys to start Fall, 2025, who believe in our mission to fight for our clients by providing excellent client-centered representation, reforming the system, and partnering with the community in New Orleans. We fight for dignity, justice and hope each day.
Vision
Dignity. Justice. Hope.
Mission
The mission of the Orleans Public Defenders is to fight for our clients by providing excellent client-centered representation, reforming the system, and partnering with the community.
We represent thousands of people each year utilizing a client-centered, community-oriented defense model that puts the client first and takes a 360-degree approach to our advocacy and representation. We recognize our clients are unique individuals and work to address their needs both in the court and out. Our diverse staff includes adult and juvenile attorneys; social workers…
Benefits:
Benefits:
Proficient in Spanish (verbal & written)
Proficient in English (verbal & written)
Proficient in Spanish (verbal & written)
Proficient in English (verbal & written)
Those interested in the program must submit the following no later than 5:00 pm CST, Friday, January 31, 2025:
Applications are being considered on a rolling basis until positions are filled.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. All documentation should be submitted in PDF format. If we are unable to open your documents due to formatting issues, that will be considered an incomplete application. Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted for further information. No phone calls please.
Those interested in the program must submit the following no later than 5:00 pm CST, Friday, January 31, 2025: