ABOUT THE ORLEANS PARISH DISTRICT ATTORNYE'S OFFICE (OPDA)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 smart on crime as the office has historically been tough on crime. OPDA aims to increase public safety through the ethical, consistent, and zealous enforcement of the law.QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLSJuris Doctor from an ABA accredited Law SchoolMust have passed the LA Bar ExaminationMust be in Good Standing to practice Law in the State of LouisianaREPORTS TO:Child Support Division ChiefDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:To perform duties that may be assigned by Chief of Child Support Enforcement Division including but not limited to the following:Handling of all child support cases that come to court in the Orleans Parish Civil District Court and that are assigned to this officeRun the docket on all "State Days" (days in which child support matters are handled)Review and sign off on all motions prepared, prior to filingMaintain a working knowledge of all cases assigned to ADA Gather discovery for upcoming court casesKeep up to date records of all dealings with cases via CALO (case log system in LASES used at this office)Handle incoming bankruptcy requestsHandle incoming lien requestsCommunicate with attorneys that are representing all partiesRepresent the Office of the Orleans Parish District Attorney with dignity and respectMaintain all ethical obligations at all timesHandle legal issues at the request of the Division Chief when neededNotarize documents as neededMaintain CLE requirement EEO STATEMENTOPDA 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.
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