Assistant District Attorney

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.

· Member of the Louisiana Bar in good standing, or 3L student or recent law school graduate planning to take the Louisiana bar exam

· Ability to conduct legal research and apply legal analysis to factual scenarios

· Public speaking ability and effective communication skills

· Comfort with technology, including ability to learn case management software

· Ability to work flexible hours, including some weeks of over 40 hours

· Dependability in both attendance and work product

• Enrollment in the City of New Orleans health insurance plan Includes:(medical, dental, vision)
• 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)
• Enrollment in the Louisiana District Attorneys' Retirement System
• Enrollment in the Louisiana Public Employees Deferred Compensation Plan
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• A generous paid holiday schedule
• Frequent, free opportunities for Continuing Legal Education and other relevant training

ADA applications are considered on a rolling basis.

Full-time, exempt

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 status.