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Current Openings:
PHP Developer
Opening Date:
January 15, 2008
Closing Date: Until Filled
Orleans Public Defenders seeks experienced PHP
developer
Orleans Public Defenders is seeking a talented and
motivated programmer to help us build our case management system. The case
management system is currently being developed using Cakephp. The position
is contract – the hourly rate is dependent upon experience. The Orleans
Public Defenders prefers that a candidate be located in New Orleans, but a
willingness to travel and telecommute is acceptable.
Required Skills:
- Strong knowledge of web and internet technologies
- 4+ years programming experience, with 2+ years PHP
- Experience with MVC architecture and a development framework,
- Thorough understanding of object oriented programming
- Thorough knowledge of database concepts and principles and MySQL
- AJAX / Async procedure calls
- Excellent organization and time-management abilities
- BA/BS in Computer Science or related field preferred.
location: New Orleans, LA
payscale: DOE
job type: contract
Apply to:
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Community Outreach/Resources Coordinator
The Orleans Public Defenders (OPD) provides representation to indigent
criminal defendants in Orleans Parish. The OPD is committed to excellence in
the provision of legal services for indigent defendants and client-centered
representation that respects the humanity and dignity of those accused of
crimes.
Job Description and Qualifications:
With the dual goals of better addressing the underlying problems facing OPD
clients (addiction, mental illness, homeless, etc..) and improving the
exchange of information between the OPD and the Orleans community, the
Community Outreach/Resources Coordinator will, in consultation with the OPD
Director and the OPD’s supervising social worker, initiate and maintain
connections with relevant community groups, organizations and individuals;
initiate and conduct OPD community outreach events; and identify, expand and
maintain a network of viable medical, clinical, substance abuse treatment,
educational, vocational, employment and housing-related services available
in the New Orleans area to which indigent OPD clients can be referred.
The candidate must have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally
and in writing, and to initiate and maintain an independent program with
limited supervision. Experience in program development, community
organizing, outreach to low-income communities, and work with
community-based social services are all valued. Skill in using various
computer software database, spreadsheet, word processing, and network
programs is also considered.
The position is full-time. The salary is dependent upon qualifications and
experience.
How to Apply:
To apply, please send: a cover letter explaining your interest in the
position; a resume; a school transcript if you are less than five years out
of school; a writing sample of at least five pages; and a list of three
references to Dannielle Berger, Office Manager, Orleans Public Defenders,
via email,
fax at 504-821-5285, or mail at 2601 Tulane Ave., New Orleans, LA
70119. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
The OPD is an equal
opportunity employer.
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Social Work Supervisor
The Orleans Public Defenders (OPD) provides representation to indigent
criminal defendants in Orleans Parish. The OPD is committed to excellence in
the provision of legal services for indigent defendants and client-centered
representation that respects the humanity and dignity of those accused of
crimes.
Job Description and Qualifications:
We are seeking a licensed Social Worker to develop and lead our pilot Social
Services Division, an initiative to incorporate the provision of social
services to our indigent criminal justice clients. The Social Work
Supervisor will work with the Director of the OPD to design and develop the
Social Services division, will recruit and supervise a team of MSW students
performing their field placement with the office, and will provide services
to clients him or herself. The Social Work Supervisor and the students will
work in teams with attorneys to provide professional, intensive, and/or
therapeutic social work services to OPD clients, through the assessment of
client needs and the provision of local services at all phases of the
criminal justice process including pre- and post-conviction. Client needs
may include evaluations and recommendations for alternatives to
incarceration by identifying youth and adult clients with drug addictions,
substance abuse problems and mental illness and connecting the clients with
therapy, medications and/or treatment programs. The Social Work Supervisor
will also be expected to prepare psycho-social evaluations to identify
housing, educational, or other needs and connect clients to local social
services. The Social Work Supervisor will perform other tasks related to
the Social Services Division as requested by the Director of the OPD.
The candidate must be a licensed Social Worker and have the ability to
communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Experience working
with local social services delivery systems is highly valued. As
appropriate, experience with social services delivery systems outside
Louisiana will be considered, as will knowledge of the local criminal
justice procedures following arrest. The ideal candidate will possess
supervisory and administrative experience and will have demonstrated skill
in conducting clinical-setting interviews, in determining appropriate
referral services/options, and in securing placement for clients with those
resources. Skill in using various computer software database, spreadsheet,
word processing, and network programs is also considered.
The position is full-time. The salary is $50,000.
How to Apply:
To apply, please send: a cover letter explaining your interest in the
position; a resume; a school transcript if you are less than five years out
of school; a writing sample of at least five pages; and a list of three
references to Dannielle Berger, Office Manager, Orleans Public Defenders,
via email,
fax at 504-821-5285, or mail at 2601 Tulane Ave., New Orleans, LA
70119. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
The OPD is an equal
opportunity employer.
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STAFF INVESTIGATOR
Opening Date: January 2nd, 2008 Closing
Date: Until Filled
Office Overview: The Orleans Public Defenders (OPD)
is an independent legal office providing representation to indigent
defendants in Orleans Parish. The OPD is committed to excellence in the
provision of legal services for indigent defendants and client-centered
representation that respects the humanity and dignity of those accused of
crimes. Further details are available at the OPD website, at
http://www.orleanspublicdefenders.org.
Principal
Duties: Staff investigators work with legal
defense counsel to investigate alleged crimes and possible defenses to those
allegations. Staff investigators are assigned to investigate criminal cases
from the time an OPD lawyer enrolls on the case to the time at which trial
or sentencing is complete. Staff investigators also occasionally work on
post-conviction issues. Among other duties, investigating a case may
require locating and interviewing witnesses, taking statements from
witnesses, performing background checks, surveying and photographing crime
scenes, preparing demonstratives for trial, and testifying. Investigators
are responsible for verifying and corroborating information obtained,
analyzing that information, and memorializing the information obtained and
the results of that analysis in regular reports to OPD lawyers. The position
is full-time; no outside compensated investigative work is permitted.
Qualifications
Required: Candidates for this position must have
obtained a Bachelor’s degree. Candidates must also exhibit exceptional
problem-solving ability, i.e., the ability to analyze problems and identify
creative and unorthodox solutions to those problems; the ability to gather,
organize, and evaluate data; strong social skills, i.e., the ability to
easily and comfortably communicate with strangers; strong oral and written
communication skills; and a demonstrated interest in serving disadvantaged
populations.
Statement of
Qualifications:
All
applicants are required to submit a separate, detailed, and concise
narrative statement detailing the following, to the extent applicable:
1. Skill in conducting interviews and recognizing,
exploring, and exploiting leads (skill need not come from experience as an
investigator);
2. Skill in effective and articulate oral and written
communication (skill need not come from experience as an investigator); and
3. Any experience in criminal defense investigations,
including knowledge and training in the basic principles and techniques of
investigation.
Other
Requirements: A candidate must have an insured,
reliable, and available car and a valid driver’s license. A candidate with
prior criminal convictions is not precluded from applying but must address
and specify those convictions in a separate narrative.
Compensation:
Staff
investigators will be paid $30,000 per year plus health benefits.
Applicants must submit:
(1) a cover letter addressed to
Recruitment Coordinator Karen Hayes Green, Orleans Public Defenders,
explaining your interest in the position;
(2) a résumé, including an e-mail address and daytime and
evening telephone numbers;
(3) a detailed response to the Statement of
Qualifications; and
(4) a list of 3 professional
references (include the name, address, telephone number, e-mail address and
a brief statement indicating how each reference is able to evaluate your
abilities)
This is a rolling application process and
the positions will be filled as qualified applicants are identified.
The application should be mailed
to:
Recruitment Coordinator Karen Hayes Green
Re: Staff Investigator Hiring
Orleans Public Defenders
2601 Tulane Ave., Ste 700
New Orleans, LA 70119
Please e-mail a copy of the
application to .
The OPD is an equal
opportunity employer.
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Staff Investigator (Conflict Division)
Opening Date:
January 2nd, 2008 Closing
Date: Until Filled
Office Overview: The Orleans Public Defenders (OPD) is an independent
legal office providing representation to indigent defendants in Orleans
Parish. The OPD is committed to excellence in the provision of legal
services for indigent defendants and client-centered representation that
respects the humanity and dignity of those accused of crimes. Further
details are available at the OPD website, at
http://www.orleanspublicdefenders.org.
The
Conflict Division of the OPD handles cases that the OPD cannot handle due to
a conflict of interest.
Principal
Duties: The OPD Conflict Division Staff
Investigator will work with conflict attorneys to investigate alleged crimes
and possible defenses to those allegations. The Conflict Division Staff
Investigator will be assigned to investigate criminal cases from the time
the case is identified as a conflict case through trial and sentencing.
Staff investigators also occasionally work on post-conviction issues. Among
other duties, investigating a case may require locating and interviewing
witnesses, taking statements from witnesses, performing background checks,
surveying and photographing crime scenes, preparing demonstratives for
trial, and testifying. Investigators are responsible for verifying and
corroborating information obtained, analyzing that information, and
memorializing the information obtained and results of that analysis in
regular reports to OPD lawyers. The position is full-time; no outside
compensated investigative work is permitted.
Qualifications
Required: Candidates for this position must have
obtained a Bachelor’s degree. Candidates must also exhibit exceptional
problem-solving ability, i.e., the ability to analyze problems and identify
creative and unorthodox solutions to those problems; the ability to gather,
organize, and evaluate data; strong social skills, i.e., the ability to
easily and comfortably communicate with strangers; strong oral and written
communication skills; and a demonstrated interest in serving disadvantaged
populations. As the position will primarily consist of field work and the
staff investigator will be the only staff investigator position in the
Conflict Division, a qualified candidate will demonstrate a high degree of
responsibility and maturity.
Statement of
Qualifications:
All
applicants are required to submit a separate, detailed, and concise
narrative statement detailing the following, to the extent applicable:
1. Skill in conducting interviews and recognizing,
exploring, and exploiting leads (skill need not come from experience as an
investigator);
2. Skill in effective and articulate oral and written
communication (skill need not come from experience as an investigator); and
3. Any experience in criminal defense investigations,
including knowledge and training in the basic principles and techniques of
investigation.
Other
Requirements: A candidate must have an insured,
reliable, and available car and a valid driver’s license. A candidate with
prior criminal convictions is not precluded from applying but must address
and specify those convictions in a separate narrative.
Compensation:
Staff
investigators will be paid $30,000 per year plus health benefits.
Applicants must submit:
-
a cover letter addressed to Recruitment Coordinator Karen
Hayes Green, Orleans Public Defenders, explaining your interest in the
position;
-
a résumé, including an e-mail address and daytime and
evening telephone numbers;
-
a detailed response to the Statement of Qualifications;
and
-
a list of 3 professional references (include the name,
address, telephone number, e-mail address and a brief statement indicating
how each reference is able to evaluate your abilities)
Applications will be accepted until February 1st, 2007, but are
reviewed on a rolling basis.
The application should be mailed to:
Recruitment Coordinator Karen Hayes Green
Re: Conflict Office Staff Investigator Hiring
Orleans Public Defenders
2601 Tulane Ave., Ste 700
New Orleans, LA 70119
Please
e-mail a copy of the application to .
The
OPD is an equal opportunity employer.
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