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Law Clerk/ Research Attorney

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Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal

Baton Rouge, LA (In Person)

$52,800 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/12/2026

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Job Description

Law Clerk/ Research Attorney Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal Baton Rouge, LA Job Details Full-time From $52,800 a year 3 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Computer operation Law Writing skills Doctor of Law (JD) Computer skills Bar Full Job Description
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 degreeand 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 at ; 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.
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Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $52,800.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person