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LAW CLERK/RESEARCH ATTORNEY

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State of Louisiana

Baton Rouge, LA (In Person)

$61,400 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 3 weeks ago (Updated 6 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/18/2026

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Job Description

LAW CLERK/RESEARCH ATTORNEY
 Salary Depends on Qualifications Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Unclassified Job Number
LFCC042926
Department Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal Opening Date 04/29/2026 Closing Date Continuous
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.
Qualifications:
Applicants must have strong academic credentials and computer skills, as well as demonstrated research and writing skills. A Juris Doctorate and LA Bar passage are required. Court experience is preferred.
Salary and Benefits:
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 the LASERS retirement system.
How To Apply:
Please send resume, references, law school transcript, and recent writing sample (10 pages maximum):
  • Email to Human Resources at hr@la-fcca.org; 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.
Note:
Please request accommodations if needed to participate in the process. Employer State of Louisiana Address 1201 N 3rd St Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

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