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Our mission at Dudley DeBosier is to provide clients with high-quality legal representation while exceeding their client service expectations. Credible and discreet, with a high level of integrity and the ability to work with highly confidential and privileged information.

<p>Dudley DeBosier Personal Injury Lawyers are currently searching for a pre-litigation Attorney to join our team. </p><p>Our mission at Dudley DeBosier is to provide clients with high-quality legal representation while exceeding their client service expectations. We are a large organization; you must enjoy working in a fast-moving, energetic, and rapidly evolving environment. </p><p><b>Essential Job Functions</b></p><ul><li>Provide legal representation to clients in personal injury cases</li><li>Conduct client calls and case evaluations to determine legal strategy.</li><li>Investigate claims by reviewing police reports, medical records, witness statements, and other evidence.</li><li> File management in our case management software</li><li> Understanding UM coverage</li><li>Communicate regularly with clients to provide case updates and legal guidance.</li><li> Collaborate with your legal assistant to manage case workflow.</li><li>Ensure compliance with all legal standards, ethics rules, and firm policies.</li></ul><p><b>Job Qualifications Required</b></p><ul><li>JD degree from an accredited law school. </li><li>Valid license to practice law in Louisiana. </li><li>Member of the state bar in good standing. </li></ul><p><b>Job qualifications Preferred </b></p><ul><li>Working knowledge of laws, regulations, financial compliance, and best practices in the field. </li><li>Excellent communications and interpersonal skills, including consensus building. </li><li>Customer or client service experience. <br/></li><li>Excellent persuasive writing skills. </li><li>Credible and discreet, with a high level of integrity and the ability to work with highly confidential and privileged information. </li><li>Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively. </li><li>Strategic thinker who can prioritize and integrate short-term and long-term goals. </li><li>Ability to prioritize and meet multiple and competing deadlines. </li><li>Analytical and problem-solving skills. </li></ul><p><b>Benefits</b></p><p>Our benefits are unmatched in the industry; we offer competitive wages above the national standard and a full suite of offerings including:</p><ul><li>Paid Medical Leave</li><li>401K participation with company match</li><li>Medical Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)</li><li>Group and Voluntary Life insurance</li></ul><p/><p> </p>

DUDLEY DEBOSIER

Pre-Litigation Attorney

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Typical duties include: reviewing felony and misdemeanor cases for prosecution; interacting with law enforcement, victims, and witnesses; drafting bills of information, motions, and other pleadings; preparing discovery; performing legal research; appearing and arguing in court with regularity; developing trial strategies and conducting plea negotiations; and conducting jury selection and trials. These courts include, but are not limited to: Municipal and Traffic Court, Juvenile Court, Criminal District Court, the Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal, the Louisiana Supreme Court, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, and the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

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<div class="jd-section-employer"><div class="jd-description-text"><p><strong>ABOUT THE ORLEANS PARISH DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE (OPDA):</strong></p><p>Jason Rogers Williams took office as the Orleans Parish District Attorney on January 11, 2021, and is building a 21st century prosecutors' office with a team of the best and brightest lawyers from around the country and a mission of being as smart on crime as the office has historically been tough on crime. It is the mission of OPDA to increase public safety through the ethical, consistent, and zealous enforcement of the law.</p><p><strong>DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:</strong></p><div><p>To represent the State of Louisiana in all criminal matters before courts with jurisdiction in Orleans Parish. These courts include, but are not limited to: Municipal and Traffic Court, Juvenile Court, Criminal District Court, the Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal, the Louisiana Supreme Court, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, and the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.</p><p>ADAs are generally assigned to one of OPDA's five primary legal divisions: Juvenile Division, Screening Division, Trials Division, Appeals Division, and Civil Rights Division. Within the Juvenile and Trials Divisions, ADAs are generally assigned to specific sections of court. ADAs may also be assigned to one of several specialized, in-house units: Domestic Violence Unit, Narcotics Unit, Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) Unit, and Violent Crimes Unit.</p><p>Typical duties include: reviewing felony and misdemeanor cases for prosecution; interacting with law enforcement, victims, and witnesses; drafting bills of information, motions, and other pleadings; preparing discovery; performing legal research; appearing and arguing in court with regularity; developing trial strategies and conducting plea negotiations; and conducting jury selection and trials.</p></div><p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:</strong></p><ul><li>Member of the Louisiana Bar in good standing, or 3L student or recent law school graduate planning to take the Louisiana bar exam</li><li>Ability to conduct legal research and apply legal analysis to factual scenarios</li><li>Public speaking ability and effective communication skills</li><li>Comfort with technology, including ability to learn case management software</li><li>Ability to work flexible hours, including some weeks of over 40 hours</li><li>Dependability in both attendance and work product</li></ul><p><strong>SALARY AND BENEFITS:</strong></p><p>Salary commensurate with experience.</p><p><strong>Entry Level ADA:</strong> Ranges from $65,000 (no litigation experience) to $70,000 (may have some litigation experience, but no substantial criminal prosecution experience).</p><p><strong>Intermediate ADA:</strong> Ranges from $71,000 to $82,000. Hires in this range are expected to have litigation experience and proficiency in criminal law.</p><p><strong>Experienced ADA:</strong> Ranges from $82,000 to $105,000 starting salary. Hires in this range are expected to hold a high degree of proficiency in criminal prosecution, with substantial jury trial experience handling all levels cases.</p><p><strong>New ADA hires may be eligible for:</strong></p><ul><li>Enrollment in the City of New Orleans health insurance plan Includes:(medical, dental, vision)</li><li>6.44 hours of sick leave and no fewer than 6.44 hours of vacation leave per month (6.44 hours per month = approximately 10 days per year)</li><li>Enrollment in the Louisiana District Attorneys' Retirement System</li><li>Enrollment in the Louisiana Public Employees Deferred Compensation Plan</li><li>Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program</li><li>A generous paid holiday schedule</li><li>Frequent, free opportunities for Continuing Legal Education and other relevant training</li></ul><p><strong>CLASSIFI</strong><strong>C</strong><strong>ATION:</strong></p><p>Full-time, exempt</p><p><strong>EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT</strong></p><p>OPDA is an equal-opportunity employer. The office values a diverse workforce and management reflective of the communities that it serves. Accordingly, OPDA adheres to a policy of making employment, promotion, and other personnel decisions without regard to race, culture, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, caregiver status, age, disability, or other legally protected class ad defined by federal or Louisiana law.</p></div></div><br/><br/><br/><b><i>Job Posted by ApplicantPro</i></b><i></i><br/>

Orleans Parish District Attorney

Assistant District Attorney

Talent Acquisition

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Earthjustice’s Fossil Fuels Program uses the power of law to support communities fighting industry’s aggressive plans to lock in new oil and gas infrastructure in the form of petrochemical facilities, pipelines, crude oil and gas export terminals and other projects that would dramatically increase pollution and increase damage to our climate. Skill in leading diverse teams with emotional intelligence and cultural competence; fosters growth mentorship, effective communication, and constructive feedback while hiring and developing team talents to align with organizational needs.

<div>Earthjustice seeks a Senior Attorney to join the Fossil Fuels Program. We use the power of the law to challenge the onslaught of new oil and gas infrastructure development that threatens climate, communities, and the environment. This position will focus on oil and gas infrastructure and related projects in the U.S. Gulf region, particularly Louisiana and Texas. The attorney in this position will be place-based in the New Orleans’ satellite office space shared with other Fossil Fuel Program staff New Orleans, Louisiana.</div><div> </div><div>Earthjustice is the nation's leading environmental law organization. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health, preserve magnificent places and wildlife, advance clean energy, and combat climate change. We are here because the Earth needs a good lawyer. </div><div> </div><div>Driven by a passion for justice, inclusion, partnership, and excellence, our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected. </div><div> </div><div>Our headquarters are in San Francisco with offices in Anchorage, Bozeman, Chicago, Denver, Honolulu, Houston, Juneau, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, Tallahassee, and Washington, DC. </div><div> </div><div><div>Earthjustice’s Fossil Fuels Program uses the power of law to support communities fighting industry’s aggressive plans to lock in new oil and gas infrastructure in the form of petrochemical facilities, pipelines, crude oil and gas export terminals and other projects that would dramatically increase pollution and increase damage to our climate. We’re partnering with those communities to chart a path forward toward a healthy, sustainable climate — while working to advance equity and justice. For more information about the program’s work, visit <a href="https://earthjustice.org/about/offices/fossil-fuels" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="https://earthjustice.org/about/offices/fossil-fuels" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="url">https://earthjustice.org/about/offices/fossil-fuels</a>.</div></div><div> </div><div><strong>Responsibilities:  </strong></div><ul><li>Lead complex cases and the full range of litigation tasks, including factual investigation, legal research, discovery, briefing, witness preparation, trials, and oral advocacy. </li><li>Develop cutting-edge legal theories and strategies. </li><li>Work with clients, other attorneys, and partners to investigate, develop, and litigate cases. </li><li>Work with our media and policy and legislation teams, as well as clients and partners, to leverage legal advocacy to obtain positive change and results. </li><li>Train and mentor junior attorneys, including building their litigation skills in the course of legal advocacy. </li><li>Build and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse range of clients and other partner organizations. </li><li>Develop and lead litigation campaigns and strategically integrate legal, advocacy, communication, and organizing strategies to achieve campaign goals.</li><li>Engage in activities, including work with partners, funders, the media, and communities, that enhance the organization’s reputation and the attorney’s role as an “ambassador” of the organization.<br/><br/></li></ul><div><strong>Qualifications </strong></div><ul><li>Admitted to, or eligible for admission to, the Louisiana Bar.  </li><li>6+ years of litigation experience. </li><li>Experience working with environmental law statutes and issues surrounding community and environmental health, oil and gas infrastructure, strongly preferred. </li><li>Excellent research, analytic, writing, and communication skills required; trial skills a plus. </li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with a diverse set of clients and partner organizations. </li><li>Demonstrated commitment to Earthjustice’s values of Justice, Excellence, Inclusion, and Partnership.</li><li>Skill in leading diverse teams with emotional intelligence and cultural competence; fosters growth mentorship, effective communication, and constructive feedback while hiring and developing team talents to align with organizational needs.  </li></ul><div><em>We offer a mission- and employee-focused work environment and a competitive compensation package, including excellent benefits.  Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity. As a 501(c)(3) organization, Earthjustice is a qualifying employer for purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. </em></div><div> </div><div><strong>Salary is based on experience and location.</strong><br/><strong>Salary range in New Orleans, LA: $ 144,400-$184,500</strong></div><div> </div><div><strong>To Apply:  </strong></div><div>Interested applicants should submit the following:</div><ul><li>Resume </li><li>One- or two-page cover letter that addresses (1) what draws you to the Program mission; and (2) any experience you have working on environmental, environmental justice, and/or oil and gas issues. </li><li>Writing sample, preferably a legal brief or memorandum that primarily reflects your work. </li></ul><div>For this position, we are looking to hire a candidate who is available to start as soon as possible.<strong> Applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.</strong></div><div> </div><div>Please reach out to <p>jobs@earthjustice.org</p> if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies.</div><div> </div><div><em>Earthjustice is driven by a passion for justice, partnership, inclusion and excellence. Our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and to maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are given equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor specified under applicable laws that is not related to the position.</em></div><div> </div><div><em>#LI-Hybrid</em></div>

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