Staff Attorney, Conflicts Division
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Description: Orleans Public Defenders is currently interviewing Staff Attorney, Conflicts Division right now, this vacancy will be designated in Louisiana. For detail informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Orleans Public Defenders, Conflict Division is seeking a Staff Attorney.
The Orleans Public Defenders (OPD) provides representation to indigent c! riminal defendants in Orleans Parish. OPD is committed to excellence in the provision of legal services for indigent defendants and holistic, client-centered representation that respects the humanity and dignity of those accused of crimes. The Conflict Division is a separate division that handles cases with more than one defendant, as well as cases that pose conflicts of interests for the main OPD office. Further details are available at the OPD website, at www.opdla.org .
Job Description and Qualifications:
OPD Conflicts Division seeks motivated and talented individuals with experience in criminal defense to join the OPD office as staff attorneys. Newly hired attorneys will benefit from a thorough in-house training program featuring nationally-renowned faculty. Attorneys must be barred in Louisiana.
Candidates must be licensed to practice law in the State of Louisiana and be in good standing. Additionally, candidates will have a demonstrated in! terest in working with individuals in charged with criminal of! fenses from diverse cultural backgrounds and will have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Demonstrated skill in legal research and writing as well as knowledge of and commitment to the national standards of criminal defense are essential. Candidates will have demonstrated skill and experience in the delivery of criminal defense services at the trial level as well as innovation and creativity in the delivery of these services. The ideal candidate will have experience working in an established public defender office that provides services consistent with the OPD mission. Proficiency in using legal research software and word processing programs is necessary.
The OPD is an equal opportunity employer.
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This vacancy will be opened on: Sat, 15 Jun 2013 14:54:59 GMT
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