Legal Intern providing comprehensive support to the Legal Department at Lithia & Driveway. Engaging in legal research, document preparation, and operational day - to - day needs.
About the role
- Bond Attorney representing clients in first court appearances for criminal proceedings. Engaging in advocacy and collaboration to secure pretrial release and provide client-centered defense.
Responsibilities
- zealously represent clients during their first court appearances in criminal, delinquency, Child-In-Need-of-Care, and/or Municipal proceedings
- Represent clients appearing in Magistrate Court, Municipal Court, and/or Juvenile Court for first appearances, bond review hearings, continued custody hearings, and any other necessary matters
- Interview clients prior to court, working efficiently and compassionately to collect details necessary for representation and providing clients with information about next steps
- Make zealous arguments on behalf of clients in order to secure pretrial release
- Provide clients’ families and loved ones with information after First Appearances
- Act as intermediary between clients and assigned attorneys in order to provide continuity of representation and best address client needs and goals
- Contribute to a welcoming, mission-driven office culture built on mutual support, learning, and humility
- Engage with colleagues across divisions to advance holistic, client-centered defense
- Maintain high ethical standards and comply with all legal requirements
- Perform other duties or projects as assigned, including occasionally attending conferences/meetings on behalf of the Office
Requirements
- 2 or more years of criminal defense experience is strongly preferred but not required
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and a member in good standing of the Louisiana State Bar Association is a must
- Demonstrated commitment to working with and serving indigent clients and people from diverse cultural backgrounds
- Exceptional skills in legal research, writing, and oral advocacy
- Proven ability to juggle a demanding caseload, set priorities and meet tight deadlines
- Willingness to have a non-traditional work schedule is a must; this position requires evening and weekend First Appearance coverage
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to communicate with a variety of system actors and, most importantly, with clients and their loved ones in a prompt and efficient way
- Working knowledge of and commitment to national standards for criminal defense work and a willingness to learn and be coached
Benefits
- generous leave (vacation, sick, and parental leave, as well as local, state and federal paid holidays)
- employer-paid health insurance
- retirement contributions
- available life insurance
- professional development opportunities
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