wrongful conviction

The Iowa State Public Defender's Office is seeking a highly motivated Paralegal to support our Wrongful Convictions Unit in Polk County, Iowa. The role focuses on preparing legal documents, managing EDMS, and conducting legal research to assist attorneys in high-stakes cases. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong organizational skills, the ability to...

Salary : $85,176.00 - $130,603.20 Annually Location : Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 27-00576 Agency: 428 Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing - Public Defender Opening Date: 08/26/2026 Closing Date: 10/16/2026 11:59 PM Central LinkedIn Tag: #LI-DNP Point of Contact: Kurt Swaim - kswaim@spd.state.ia.us Job...

Job Description Are you ready to make a meaningful impact through public service?  The Iowa State Public Defender’s Office is seeking a highly motivated, skilled, and enthusiastic attorney to serve as a Public Defender 2 in our Wrongful Convictions Unit office located in Polk County, Iowa.Who We AreThe mission of the Office of the State Public Defender...

The State of Iowa - Executive Branch is seeking a Paralegal for the Wrongful Convictions Unit in Polk County. This role supports attorneys by preparing and proofreading briefs, compiling appendices, and conducting legal research using Westlaw and other resources. Ideal candidates are highly organized, deadline-driven, and able to communicate effectively with...

Job Description Do you enjoy helping others and want to make a significant impact in what you do? If yes, look no further! The Iowa State Public Defender’s Office is seeking a highly motivated, skilled, and experienced Paralegal to assist our Wrongful Convictions Unit located in Polk County, Iowa.Who We AreThe mission of the Office of the State Public...

Northwestern Pritzker School of LawBluhm Legal ClinicOpen-Rank Clinical Professor of LawCenter on Wrongful Convictions Northwestern Pritzker School of Law invites applications for a full-time clinical faculty position to join the Center on Wrongful Convictions, a clinical program housed within the Bluhm Legal Clinic. The expected start date for this...

Northwestern Pritzker School of Law invites applications for a full-time clinical faculty position with the Center on Wrongful Convictions, housed in the Bluhm Legal Clinic. The role supports wrongful incarceration advocacy, post-conviction litigation, and clinical education.Start date July 2027; rank as Clinical Professor of Law, Associate, or Assistant...

Paralegal Position in Iowa State Public Defender's OfficeDo you enjoy helping others and want to make a significant impact in what you do? If yes, look no further!The Iowa State Public Defender's Office is seeking a highly motivated, skilled, and experienced Paralegal to assist our Wrongful Convictions Unit located in Polk County, Iowa.Who We AreThe mission...

Job Description Do you enjoy helping others and want to make a significant impact in what you do? If yes, look no further! The Iowa State Public Defender’s Office is seeking a highly motivated, skilled, and experienced Paralegal to assist our Wrongful Convictions Unit located in Polk County, Iowa. Who We Are The mission of the Office of the State...

Position Description The Capital Area Private Defender Service (CAPDS) is a non-profit dedicated to improving indigent defense based in Austin, Texas. CAPDS’s award-winning Post-Conviction Division includes the CAPDS Wrongful Conviction Project and The Forensic Project. CAPDS seeks an entry- to mid-level staff attorney to join its Wrongful Conviction...

NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS WITNESS & EXPERT PROJECT Seeking Individuals with Professional Expertise or Lived Experience for Potential Testimony in Major Civil Rights Litigation Pro Se Justice is assembling a national network of professionals, researchers, and individuals with lived experience who may be willing to review evidence and, where appropriate, provide...

Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Bluhm Legal Clinic Open-Rank Clinical Professor of Law Center on Wrongful Convictions Northwestern Pritzker School of Law invites applications for a full-time clinical faculty position to join the Center on Wrongful Convictions, a clinical program housed within the Bluhm Legal Clinic. The expected start date for this...

ABOUT THE INNOCENCE PROJECT The Innocence Project works to free the innocent, prevent wrongful convictions, and create fair, compassionate, and equitable systems of justice for everyone. Our work is guided by science and grounded in anti-racism. Since our inception, the Innocence Project has used DNA and other scientific advancements to prove wrongful...

A District Attorney’s Office in New York is seeking an experienced Assistant District Attorney for the Conviction Integrity Unit. The role involves investigating wrongful convictions, reviewing legal documents, and working closely with defense counsel. Candidates must be admitted to practice law in New York and have at least five years of legal experience....

Assistant District AttorneyThe Philadelphia District Attorney's Office is the largest prosecutor's office in Pennsylvania, and one of the largest in the nation. It serves more than 1.5 million citizens of the City and County of Philadelphia, employing 600 lawyers, detectives and support staff. Our Assistant District Attorneys are dedicated to public service,...

ABOUT THE INNOCENCE PROJECT The Innocence Project works to free the innocent, prevent wrongful convictions, and create fair, compassionate, and equitable systems of justice for everyone. Our work is guided by science and grounded in anti-racism. Since our inception, the Innocence Project has used DNA and other scientific advancements to prove wrongful...

The Commonwealth's Attorney's Office for Arlington County and the City of Falls Church is committed to transformative justice in the promotion of effective and evidence-based diversion programs, racial justice, and victim services. We are dedicated to pursuing justice and protecting the rights and safety of citizens of the County and its visitors. As part of...

A major prosecutor’s office is seeking experienced attorneys for the Assistant District Attorney role within its Conviction Integrity Unit. This position involves reinvestigating claims of actual innocence and wrongful convictions, requiring a deep commitment to justice and strong legal skills. Applicants must have over 5 years of legal experience, be...

New York, NY Full Time Nonprofit and Volunteer Services Posted 10/06/2026ABOUT THE INNOCENCE PROJECTThe Innocence Project works to free the innocent, prevent wrongful convictions, and create fair, compassionate, and equitable systems of justice for everyone. Our work is guided by science and grounded in anti-racism. Since our inception, the Innocence Project...

The Capital Area Private Defender Service (CAPDS) is a non-profit dedicated to improving indigent defense based in Austin, Texas. CAPDS's award-winning Post-Conviction Division includes the CAPDS Wrongful Conviction Project and The Forensic Project. CAPDS seeks an entry- to mid-level staff attorney to join its Wrongful Conviction Project. This project is...