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OPD is seeking an experienced professional to lead our Legal Assistant Division. 

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 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; social workers; client, youth and parent advocates; investigators, and administrators all working together for equal justice for our clients, their families, our community, and a better New Orleans. In short, we protect innocence, defend the constitution, demand justice, and hold power accountable.

JOB DUTIES:

The Legal Assistants Supervisor oversees a key component of OPD’s client-centered representation through data management, information coordination, and robust administration and case documentation. The primary role of the Legal Assistant Supervisor is to strengthen the Legal Assistant Division and ensure the daily administrative needs for the Trial Division are effectively and efficiently met to support the critical work of representing clients.  oversee and strengthen our Legal Assistant division, which provides the daily administrative functions for OPD’s attorneys and their critical work of representing clients. The candidate we seek is relentless, data-driven, and a detail-oriented, dynamic leader.

Under the supervision of the Deputy Chief Defender, the Legal Assistant Supervisor will maintain and expand open communications with New Orleans Criminal District Court, Municipal and Traffic Court, Juvenile Court and other criminal justice agencies, as well as overseeing and executing systems improvements both internally and in partnership with other agencies. 

More specifically, the Legal Assistant Supervisor duties include:

• Case Management Oversight: Ensure the legal assistant team maintains accurate case intake, case assignment, case accounting, and a consistent electronic and physical filing system. Ensure OPD’s case management systems are functioning properly to support client teams.
• Docket Creation and Production: Oversee team production of accurate and timely daily dockets for attorneys, as well as necessary administrative support and case assignments in court.
• Training and Leadership Establish effective training and guidance through change – new systems, procedures, operational efficiencies, and best practices. Work with Leadership, evaluators, city and legal system actors to evaluate, redesign, and implement administrative systems and operational processes. 
• Management Expertise: Be comfortable working with the team to improve efficiency and accuracy of work, while providing individualized supervision tailored to different learning and feedback styles.
• Collaboration and Culture: Create a culture of mutual support, continuous improvement, problem solving, and excellent customer service within the team. Contribute to a welcoming, mission-driven office culture built on mutual support, learning, and humility. 
• Professional Obligations: Maintain confidentiality and high ethical standards. Contribute to the welcoming, collaborative, and supportive environment that OPD seeks to foster.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+years of professional experience – either in a public defender, law, government, or non-profit office, or relevant administrative experience, as well as at
• At least 3 years of team/people management or direct supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated leadership skills that will help manage a division. 
• Strong organizational and project management abilities. Able to produce consistent, accurate case accounting and data. Knowledgeable in using data to guide decisions, constantly seeking ways to refine and enhance the work.
• Strong problem-solving skills. Ability to receive and provide feedback to ensure high quality work.
• Excellent customer service mindset.
• Excellent written and oral communication.

COMPENSATION:

This is a full-time position with competitive salary and benefits. The position’s salary range is $56,500-$83,500, with the starting salary commensurate with experience and skills. OPD also offers a generous benefit package including full employer paid medical, dental and vision insurance, available life insurance coverage, employer retirement contribution, as well as local, state and federal paid holidays, vacation, sick, and parental leave.

TO APPLY: Qualified and interested applicants please complete the online application here and submit all of the following: a cover letter explaining your interest in the position, resume, and three professional references (including preferred contact information and a short statement of your relationship to the reference). Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted on a rolling basis. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For questions about the hiring or application process, please contact Hannah Basalone at [email protected].

OPD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If a reasonable accommodation is needed at any time during the hiring process, please contact Sharee Garnett, Director of Human Resources, at [email protected] or 504-827-8179.

OPD is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, political affiliation, or genetic information.

OPD’s mission is to fight for our clients by providing excellent client-centered representation, reforming the system and partnering with the community. OPD is committed to representation that respects the humanity and dignity of those within the criminal legal system.