This page contains forms and Information necessary for new Court staff.
Please contact our office as soon as possible at humanresources@lamd.uscourts.gov, if you are transferring to Louisiana Middle District from another federal agency, have prior paid federal service or have questions, comments or concerns.
When submitting completed employment paperwork, please reply to the encrypted email you received from Human Resources.
AO-78 Application for Judicial Branch Employment
I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification (see page 2 and include copies of id's)
W-4 Federal Withholding Allowance Certificate
L-4 Louisiana State Withholding Allowance certificate
Personal History and Background Information Sheet
Emergency Contact Information Sheet
New Employee Benefits Overview
Conditions of Employment
- The US District Court and US Probation and Pretrial Services are not authorized to reimburse travel expenses for interviews or relocation.
- All judicial employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct.
- Applicants must be United States citizens or lawful permanent residents currently seeking citizenship or intending to become a citizen after meeting the eligibility requirements as outlined in 8 U.S.C § 1324b(a)(3)(B).
- False statements or omissions of information on any application materials or the inability to meet conditions of employment may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.
- All information is subject to verification and background investigation.
- An FBI fingerprint and background check is required for all individuals appointed to positions in the US District Court and US Probation and Pretrial Services. New employees are considered “provisional hires” pending the successful completion of the FBI background check.
- Employees of the US District Court and US Probation and Pretrial services are considered “at will” employees. As such, employment can be terminated at any time. Furthermore, Federal Civil Service classifications do not apply.
- Employees are subject to mandatory participation in electronic funds transfer (EFT) for payment of net pay (i.e., Direct Deposit).
- The US District Court and US Probation and Pretrial Services reserves the right to modify the conditions of posted job announcements or to withdraw an announcement entirely, either of which may occur without prior written or other notice.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.