Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:
Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) represent the State of Louisiana in criminal matters before courts with jurisdiction in Orleans Parish. OPDA's Special Victim Unit (SVU) provides compassion, continuity, subject matter expertise, and vigorous prosecution on behalf of some of our most vulnerable victims. In this effort, ADAs within the specialized SVU are responsible for screening and prosecuting a range of human trafficking, sexual assault, and child sex abuse cases. This position reports to the Chief of SAKI/SVU and works closely with SVU staff and other divisions as necessary.

Typical duties include reviewing cases for prosecution; interacting with victims, witnesses, and law enforcement; consulting with medical and scientific experts; drafting bills of information, motions, and other pleadings; seeking indictments via grand jury presentations; preparing discovery; performing legal research; appearing in court with regularity; developing trial strategies and conducting plea negotiations; conducting jury selection and trials; participating in multidisciplinary team meetings; and performing other duties as necessary or required for effective public service.

Qualifications and Skills:

Member of the Louisiana Bar in good standing
Comfort with technology, including proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
Ability to work flexible hours, including some weeks of over 40 hours
Dependability in attendance and work product
Public speaking ability and effective communication skills
Commitment to seeking justice for victims of trafficking, sexual assault, and child abuse
Ability to maintain a victim-centered approach
Familiarity with Louisiana criminal law and procedure
Extensive trial/courtroom experience
Demonstrated ability to manage a high caseload and voluminous case files in a fast-paced environment
Experience handling complex criminal prosecutions preferred
Knowledge of medical terms, DNA and other forensic disciplines preferred
Prior experience working with children a plus