Job Abstract

The First Circuit Court of Appeal in Baton Rouge, Louisiana seeks a Central Staff Law Clerk/Research Attorney to perform research, review records, and draft legal memoranda on civil and criminal cases.

Must have strong academic credentials, computer skills, as well as demonstrated research and writing skills—Juris Doctorate and LA Bar passage required. Court experience preferred.

Starting salary range is $52,800 - $70,000, commensurate with experience.

The First Circuit is proud to offer 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) to Hiring Director, First Circuit Court of Appeal, P.O. Box 4408, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70821-4408, or email to Human Resources at hr@la-fcca.org, or deliver by hand to court security at 1600 North Third Street, Baton Rouge. Applications must be received by the close of business at 4:30pm on July 26, 2024. EOE