Post Conviction Litigation Fellow

2 weeks ago


New York, New York, United States Innocence Project Full time
About the Innocence Project

The Innocence Project is a leading national organization dedicated to exonerating wrongfully convicted individuals and reforming the criminal justice system. Our mission is to free the innocent, prevent wrongful convictions, and create fair and compassionate systems of justice for all.

About the Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Post-Conviction Litigation Fellow to join our team. The successful candidate will work closely with our attorneys to reinvestigate and litigate actual innocence claims, with a focus on cases involving ineffective assistance of counsel, prosecutorial misconduct, and false evidence.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the post-conviction docket and assist in the development of litigation strategy
  • Craft and submit motions and briefs in connection with client representation
  • Negotiate with prosecutors and communicate with clients and family members regarding cases
  • Assist in post-conviction factual re-investigations and work with experts and investigators to gather evidence
Requirements
  • Graduation from an accredited law school prior to start date
  • Admission to a state bar or eligibility to sit for the next scheduled state bar examination
  • Demonstrated interest in indigent defense, racial justice, and innocence work
  • Strong legal research and persuasive writing skills
  • Excellent oral advocacy skills
What We Offer

The Innocence Project offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including fully-paid individual health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Account, 401k plan with 6% company-match, paid disability and family care leave, adoption and fertility expense reimbursements, and company-paid transportation benefits.

How to Apply

To apply, please upload a cover letter expressing your interest in the role and the organization's work, and a resume titled with your name in this format (last name_first name_cover letter/resume). Only applications with cover letters will be considered complete applications.



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