• Law Clerk/Research Attorney

    Louisiana Department of State Civil Service (Baton Rouge, LA)


    Law Clerk/Research Attorney

     

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    Law Clerk/Research Attorney

     

    Salary

     

    Depends on Qualifications

     

    Location

     

    Baton Rouge, LA

     

    Job Type

     

    Unclassified

     

    Job Number

    LFCCA060225

    Department

     

    Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal

     

    Opening Date

     

    06/02/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    6/30/2025 11:59 PM Central

     

    + Description

    + Benefits

     

    About this Job

    LAW CLERK/RESEARCH ATTORNEY

    The Court of Appeal, First Circuit, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana seeks a Law Clerk/Research Attorney to join the court’s Central Staff Department. Attorneys in the Central Staff Department perform professional legal work to aid the judges in rendering decisions in civil and criminal writs related to ongoing litigation and in the preparation of opinions in criminal appeals. Attorneys in this Department can expect to address a wide array of legal and procedural issues, including challenging and res nova issues, and to participate in in-depth discussions with the judges on issues presented in pending writs. Some examples of work include conducting legal research, reviewing records, and drafting legal memoranda.

     

    Applicants must have strong academic credentials and computer skills, as well as demonstrated research and writing skills. A Juris Doctorate degree and LA Bar passage are required. Court experience is preferred.

     

    The starting salary range is $52,800 - $70,000, or commensurate with experience. The First Circuit offers with this position a full slate of benefits—state holidays, a variety of health insurance options, dental insurance, vision insurance, monthly accrual of annual and sick leave, and retirement contributions into LASERS retirement system.

    Please send resume, references, law school transcript, and recent writing sample (10 pages maximum):

    + Email to Human Resources [email protected]; or

    + US Mail to Human Resources, Court of Appeal, First Circuit, P.O. Box 4408, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4408; or

    + Hand deliver to 1600 North Third Street, Baton Rouge.

     

    Applications must be received byMonday, June 30, 2025. Please request accommodations if needed to participate in the process.

     

    Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.

     

    Employer

     

    State of Louisiana

     

    Address

     

    For agency contact information, please refer to

     

    the supplemental information above.

     

    Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

     

    Phone

     

    (866) 783-5462

     

    Website

     

    http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

     

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