Employment Opportunities
Law Clerks and Internship Opportunities
The Judges of the Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans and First and Second City Courts of New Orleans hire their own staff directly. Individuals who are interested in serving as a law clerk for a judge at the Court or who seek an internship opportunity should send an application and letter of interest directly to the judge with whom they would like to work. An application includes a one-page cover letter, resume, transcript, writing sample, and a list of references. The listing of judges for each Court may be found on the homepage of this site.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement
The Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans and First and Second City Courts of New Orleans provide equal employment opportunities to every applicant and employee. This means that we base every hiring decision solely on an applicant’s demonstration of ability, experience and training, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. This policy is not limited to the hiring phase of employment. It is applied to all employment matters including recruitment, evaluation, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and layoff.