Assistant District Attorney (ADA) - Civil
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 ADA performs duties assigned by the Chief of the Child Support Enforcement Division, including managing court dockets, reviewing motions, maintaining case records, gathering discovery, and addressing incoming bankruptcy and lien requests. The role also involves communicating with attorneys representing all parties, handling legal issues at the Division Chief’s request, notarizing documents as needed, and maintaining continuing legal education requirements. The ADA is expected to represent the office with dignity and respect and to maintain all ethical obligations.
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 assigned to the office that come before Orleans Parish Civil District Court.
- 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.
- Maintain up-to-date records of case dealings through 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.
- Handle legal issues at the request of the Division Chief when needed.
- Notarize documents as needed.
- Maintain CLE requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
