Attorney - Conviction Integrity Specialist

5 days ago


Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Hennepin County Full time
Job Title: Attorney - Conviction Integrity Unit

The Hennepin County Attorney's Office is seeking an experienced licensed Attorney to join its Conviction Integrity Unit (CIU). The CIU is responsible for reviewing prior convictions for indicators of actual innocence, constitutional violations, excess sentences, or other injustices.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Review prior convictions for indicators of actual innocence, constitutional violations, excess sentences, or other injustices.
  • Develop and deploy a strategy for identifying prior convictions and reviewing and responding to applications from individuals seeking to have their convictions reviewed by the CIU.
  • Obtain and review voluminous court records, law enforcement documents, and all other documents connected with or relevant to a criminal prosecution.
  • Partner and collaborate with attorneys, law enforcement agencies, counsel for represented parties, and other stakeholders in the review of cases.
  • Oversee DNA and other forensic testing on cases.
  • Engage in legal research to assess claims relevant to prior convictions under review.
  • Make recommendations on courses of action and remedies, if any, based on review of cases and findings.
  • Prepare motions, briefs, and other legal papers in connection with court proceedings resulting from the CIU's case reviews.
  • Appear in court in connection with court proceedings resulting from the CIU's case reviews.
Requirements:
  • Admission to the Bar of the State of Minnesota or ability to obtain admission to the Bar as part of conditional job offer.
  • Two or more years of experience as a practicing attorney. One year of this experience may be required in a defined specialty area.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience working in a public law office, including prosecutor or public defender offices.
  • Experience working in criminal law, including innocence or wrongful conviction organizations, conviction integrity units, or other specialty areas related to the position.
  • Knowledge of legal principles and practices in the area of criminal law, including matters of constitutional law relevant to criminal practice.
  • Ability to prepare and conduct post-conviction litigation regarding wrongful convictions and corrective sentencing.

This is a full-time, limited duration (temporary), benefit-earning position expected to last up to two years, with the possibility of extension to a regular (permanent) position. The position is internally classified as an Attorney. Click here to view the job classification specification.



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