CENTRAL STAFF ASSISTANT DIRECTOR – CRIMINAL SECTION

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CENTRAL STAFF ASSISTANT DIRECTOR – CRIMINAL SECTION

The Court of Appeal, First Circuit, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is seeking a highly qualified attorney for the role of Assistant Director of the Criminal Section of its Central Staff Department. This is an upper-level legal and managerial position responsible for overseeing the court's criminal section of its Central Staff Department reporting directly to the Central Staff Director. Legal research and drafting are integral components of the position. The Assistant Director is responsible for the training and supervision of Central Staff attorneys and support staff and management of workflow within the department.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing in the Louisiana State Bar Association
• Five (5) years of appellate-level experience or experience of equal value
• Prior supervisory experience
• Extensive knowledge of Louisiana constitutional and criminal law
• Knowledge of the Uniform Rules for the Courts of Appeal
• Strong legal writing, research, and managerial skills
  
  

The starting salary range is $77,083 - $95,000, 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 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 delivery to 1600 North Third Street, Baton Rouge.
  
  

Applications must be received by Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Please request accommodations if needed to participate in the process.