DEPUTY JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATOR–CRIMINAL LAW STAFF DIRECTOR
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