OPD is seeking entry level Staff Attorneys for the Fall 2025 new attorney class. We represent thousands of people each year utilizing a client-centered, community-oriented defense model that puts the client first and takes a 360 degree approach to our advocacy and representation. We recognize our clients are unique individuals and work to address their needs both in the court and out. Our diverse staff includes adult and juvenile attorneys. socia...
OPD is seeking bilingual entry level Staff Attorneys (Spanish/English) for the Fall 2025 new attorney class. We represent thousands of people each year utilizing a client-centered, community-oriented defense model that puts the client first and takes a 360 degree approach to our advocacy and representation. We recognize our clients are unique individuals and work to address their needs both in the court and out. Our diverse staff includes adult a...
OPD is seeking a Bilingual Staff Investigator fluent in Spanish to join our Trial Division. The Orleans Public Defenders Office provides holistic, community-based representation in Orleans Parish. We represent thousands of people each year utilizing a client-centered defense model that puts the client first and takes a 360 degree approach to our advocacy and representation. We recognize our clients are unique individuals and work to address their...
OPD is seeking contract attorneys for our Conflict Panel for Criminal District Court, Juvenile Court, and Municipal and Traffic Court. OPD's Conflict Panel is a group of private attorneys contracted to handle cases the OPD Trial Division is unable to represent due to ethical or other conflicts of interest. Conflict Panel attorneys work independently of the main public defender's office on a part-time contract basis in conjunction with their own p...
OPD is accepting applications for our Law Clerk Externship program. OPD's Law Clerk Externship is a hands-on program offered year round, including fall and spring semesters and spring break. Law clerks assist attorneys in all aspects of criminal litigation including performing legal research, conducting factual investigation, drafting memoranda and motions, analyzing discovery materials and preparing briefs. Law clerks are required to abide by OP...
OPD is seeking a Bilingual Staff Investigator fluent in Spanish to join our Trial Division. The Orleans Public Defenders Office provides holistic, community-based representation in Orleans Parish. We represent thousands of people each year utilizing a client-centered defense model that puts the client first and takes a 360 degree approach to our advocacy and representation. We recognize our clients are unique individuals and work to address their...
OPD is seeking contract attorneys for our Conflict Panel for Criminal District Court, Juvenile Court, and Municipal and Traffic Court. OPD's Conflict Panel is a group of private attorneys contracted to handle cases the OPD Trial Division is unable to represent due to ethical or other conflicts of interest. Conflict Panel attorneys work independently of the main public defender's office on a part-time contract basis in conjunction with their own p...
OPD is accepting applications for our Law Clerk Externship program. OPD's Law Clerk Externship is a hands-on program offered year round, including fall and spring semesters and spring break. Law clerks assist attorneys in all aspects of criminal litigation including performing legal research, conducting factual investigation, drafting memoranda and motions, analyzing discovery materials and preparing briefs. Law clerks are required to abide by OP...
OPD is seeking a dynamic Recruitment and Engagement Specialist to oversee and strengthen our hiring, onboarding, talent development, and engagement initiatives. The Orleans Public Defenders Office provides holistic, community-based representation in New Orleans. We represent thousands of people each year utilizing a client-centered team model that puts the client first and takes a 360 degree approach to our advocacy and representation. We recogni...
OPD is seeking experienced Staff Investigators to join our Trial Division. The Orleans Public Defenders Office provides holistic, community-based representation in Orleans Parish. We represent thousands of people each year utilizing a client-centered defense model that puts the client first and takes a 360 degree approach to our advocacy and representation. We recognize our clients are unique individuals and work to address their needs both in th...
OPD is seeking experienced Staff Attorneys to represent felonies in the Trial Division. We represent thousands of people each year utilizing a client-centered, community-oriented defense model that puts the client first and takes a 360 degree approach to our advocacy and representation. We recognize our clients are unique individuals and work to address their needs both in the court and out. Our diverse staff includes adult and juvenile attorneys...
