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Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal
Law Clerk/ Research Attorney
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A Law Clerk assists judges with research and other legal and administrative work, particularly for cases to be decided in court. Organizes legal files, researches laws and prior decisions, reviews briefs submitted by attorneys. May draft and file legal documents or assist litigation attorneys. Works in a short term position typically held by law students or recent law school graduates
$58,775 / year median in Louisiana
-1% projected decline
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.