Staff Attorney, Child in Need of Care, New Orleans Position Available In Orleans, Louisiana
Tallo's Job Summary: The Staff Attorney for Child in Need of Care in New Orleans represents children in abuse/neglect proceedings in St. Bernard Parish. This role requires a Louisiana law license or pending exam results. The starting salary is $54,563, with room for growth based on experience. Bilingualism is a plus, and moving expenses are reimbursed. Contact SLLS H.R. Manager, Shannan Latino, at jobs@slls.org.
Job Description
Staff Attorney, Child in Need of Care, New Orleans
SOUTHEAST LA LEGAL SERVICES
New Orleans, LA Full-time Legal Services
Posted on May 02, 2025 Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (SLLS) is a non-profit law firm serving the 22 parishes east of the Atchafalaya basin. We provide free civil legal aid to low-income households. Our attorneys serve this region from offices in Baton Rouge, Covington, Gretna, Hammond, Houma, and New Orleans. SLLS has received national and local awards for its outstanding work.
SLLS is currently looking to fill:
STAFF ATTORNEY CHILD IN NEED OF CARE
The Child in Need of Care (CINC) Staff Attorney represents children in court in abuse/neglect proceedings covering St. Bernard Parish, 34th Judicial District Court.
This position requires six hours of child-specific continuing legal education (CLE). Upon acceptance, the CLE can be completed online and maintained annually.
This position has an office in the New Orleans office, and it can work 100% remotely.
Staff Attorney positions must be licensed to practice law in Louisiana or pending exam results with admission to the Louisiana Bar. The starting salary for a full-time staff attorney is $54,563, which increases depending on experience. The salary range for this staff attorney position is $54,563 – $90,563, with a maximum starting salary of $81,563. Bilingualism is a plus that receives extra compensation. SLLS does reimburse moving expenses.
To apply, provide a resume to SLLS H.R.Manager, Shannan Latino, at jobs@slls.org. At SLLS, we know our differences make us better and stronger in achieving equal access to justice and we are committed to make a positive contribution to our clients, communities, and each other. SLLS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
