Miller Staff Attorney

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1100-B Milton Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
United States
Organization information
Organization name: 
Louisiana Center for Children's Rights
Street address: 
1100-B Milton Street
City: 
New Orleans
State: 
Louisiana
ZIP: 
70122
Organization URL: 
http://www.laccr.org
Job type: 
Legal - Defender
Position Description: 

JOB DESCRIPTION: Miller Staff Attorney

TASK: Directly represent children and child-offenders who face life without parole sentences throughout the state

SALARY: $48,000-$78,000 (commensurate with experience)

MUST HAVE: License to practice law in Louisiana (or willingness to obtain asap), access to vehicle for use in local travel and a cell phone

POSTING CLOSES ON: May 31, 2019

START DATE: As soon as possible

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: 90 days

The Miller Staff Attorney will directly represent children and child-offenders who face life without parole sentences. The Miller Staff Attorney will at times act as lead counsel and at other times as co-counsel, partnering with defenders in the jurisdictions where their client’s case is being prosecuted. In all cases, the Miller Staff Attorney will take responsibility for ensuring that every client receives high quality and zealous defense in accordance with the Louisiana Performance Standards for Attorneys Representing Juveniles in Life Without Parole Cases, the American Bar Association Guidelines and national best practices.

The Miller Staff Attorney may also be asked to contribute to other strategic litigation opportunities undertaken by LCCR with respect to juvenile life without parole sentences; and will also be asked to contribute to the strategic vision of the project, including the direction of legislative advocacy.

For a full job description and instructions on how to apply, please visit https://tinyurl.com/millerstaffattorney. All applications must be submitted to [email protected].

Requirements: 

For a full job description and instructions on how to apply, please visit https://tinyurl.com/millerstaffattorney. All applications must be submitted to [email protected].

To apply: 

For a full job description and instructions on how to apply, please visit https://tinyurl.com/millerstaffattorney. All applications must be submitted to [email protected].

Notes: 
LCCR values diversity and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. People of color, women, LGBT persons, people with disabilities, and those with previous justice system-involvement are encouraged to apply.
Salary range: 
$48,000-$78,000
Submission deadline: 
Friday, May 31, 2019

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