Employment Opportunities


Interested in joining our team? Please send a cover letter and resume to bbryant@cpdao.org.


Criminal Justice internships

The Calcasieu Parish District Attorney's Office serves 200,000 residents of Calcasieu Parish. Here at the Calcasieu Parish District Attorney’s Office, we look for aggressive attorneys who have a passion and willingness to learn. Our team is made up of attorneys who are incredibly passionate about making a difference in our community and finding justice for victims of crime. We are happy to say that we offer immediate courtroom training to ensure that our attorneys are equipped to effectively try cases and our track record can prove that. We truly have a family atmosphere in our office; everyone steps up to the plate and effectively communicates with one another with the same mission and passion in mind. Our District Attorney Stephen Dwight's top priority is victims of crime; It is our mission to support and guide victims of crime through the criminal justice system while advocating for their rights. It is our goal to comfort them as they navigate their emotions due to the aftermath of victimization and it is our hope that we can make the victims' participation in the system less difficult.  Our internships are designed to show you every aspect of our office to ensure you have a diverse learning experience. Whether you are assisting with discovery, trial prep, or secretarial work, the work you do for our office directly contributes to the safety and well-being of our community. Do you have what it takes to stand with us?