Court Services Attorney

The Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office (OPSO), New Orleans, Louisiana, provides the care, custody, control and rehabilitation of inmates. We are committed to providing the highest level of service and security to the court systems, the execution of court mandates, and the protection of individuals' rights and freedoms. The Attorney advises and represents Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office (OPSO) in relation to their legal rights in civil and criminal cases. Their duties include meeting with the Chief Legal Officer to discuss the various aspects of OPSO cases, performing research to gather pertinent information for each case and attending all pretrial hearings. Work to resolve disputes for OPSO, represent OPSO at hearings in a court of law.

Provides legal support and guidance in civil litigation against OPSO.

• Communication with OPSO to understand their legal concerns and needs to help provide them with essential pieces of advice.
• Advising OPSO about legal options and making them know the possible outcomes or threats.
• Representing the Sheriff in criminal legal proceedings.
• Preparing legal documents such as dispositions, pleadings and contracts in a timely and accurate manner.
• Draft pleadings

Provides legal support and guidance in civil litigation against OPSO.

• Communication with OPSO to understand their legal concerns and needs to help provide them with essential pieces of advice
• Advising OPSO about legal options and making them know the possible outcomes or threats
• Representing the Sheriff in criminal legal proceedings
• Preparing legal documents such as dispositions, pleadings and contracts in a timely and accurate manner
• Proficient in MS Office and databases.
• Possess a Juris Doctoral degree from a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association.
• Ability to work with a team of attorney to develop strategies for a case
• Ability to communicate in writing and verbally effectively
• Work is performed primarily in an office environment within a secure correctional facility. The position may require travel to vendor locations, warehouses, construction sites, government offices, and professional conferences.

The Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office is undertaking a comprehensive modernization of its operational, financial, and administrative infrastructure. The Director of Procurement and Strategic Sourcing will play a critical leadership role in transforming procurement practices, strengthening internal controls, increasing operational efficiency, improving vendor and contract management, and ensuring the responsible stewardship of public resources in support of public safety.
Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.