Assistant District Attorney (ADA) - Civil

Orleans Parish District Attorney•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

The Assistant District Attorney (ADA) – Civil handles child support matters assigned to the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office in Orleans Parish Civil District Court. The role supports the Chief of the Child Support Enforcement Division and includes managing court matters, reviewing filings, maintaining case records, responding to bankruptcy and lien requests, and representing the office professionally and ethically. The ADA must maintain required continuing legal education (CLE).

Requirements

Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
Must have passed the Louisiana Bar Examination.
Must be in good standing to practice law in Louisiana.

Responsibilities

Handle child support cases that come to court in Orleans Parish Civil District Court and are assigned to the office.
Run the docket on “State Days,” when child support matters are handled.
Review and sign off on motions before they are filed.
Maintain a working knowledge of all assigned cases.
Gather discovery for upcoming court cases.
Keep up-to-date records of case dealings in CALO, the case log system in LASES used at the office.
Handle incoming bankruptcy requests.
Handle incoming lien requests.
Communicate with attorneys representing all parties.
Represent the Office of the Orleans Parish District Attorney with dignity and respect.
Maintain all ethical obligations at all times.
Handle legal issues at the request of the Division Chief when needed.
Notarize documents as needed.
Maintain the CLE requirement.