Open Positions
Our staff is made up of deeply committed, hard-working, and passionate advocates for youth. We welcome colleagues of all backgrounds to join our team!
Children’s defense team staff attorney
The Louisiana Center for Children’s Rights (LCCR) is looking for a skilled staff attorney to join its Children’s Defense Team, which provides holistic legal representation for children in delinquency and status offender proceedings as the youth public defender in New Orleans. Staff attorneys coordinate teams of investigators, social workers, and youth advocates to help New Orleans’ young people achieve their legal and life goals. Strong candidates will have a deep and demonstrated commitment to the defense of indigent youth; excellent communications, analytical, and problem-solving skills; proven ability to work collaboratively with a team of colleagues; and a strong work ethic. The position is based in New Orleans.