Staff Attorney, University of Arizona Innocence Project

University of Arizona

life insurance, vision insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Nov 19, 2024

Staff Attorney, University of Arizona Innocence Project
Posting Number	req21208
Department	Law Administration
Department Website Link	law.arizona.edu
Location	Main Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	The University of Arizona Innocence Project (UAIP) seeks applicants for a Staff Attorney to begin January 1, 2025. The UAIP is a legal clinic at the James E. Rogers College of Law that seeks to exonerate wrongfully convicted individuals in Arizona. UAIP has been awarded a grant to review and pursue relief in cases where DNA testing has the potential to prove innocence. The grant will support the Staff Attorney's provision of direct legal services in these DNA cases. The Staff Attorney's primary role will be reviewing, investigating, and litigating post-conviction claims of innocence. In each case, the Staff Attorney will review existing case files, locate evidence, pursue DNA testing that could establish innocence, and litigate for relief where appropriate. The Staff Attorney will also manage teams of clinic students working on UAIP cases. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	Duties will include the following: Investigate post-conviction claims of innocence, including reviewing trial and appellate records, engaging with experts, interviewing witness, and requesting records. Litigate post-conviction claims in state and federal court Supervise and manage teams of law students working on UAIP cases. Contribute to substantive classroom teaching on issues related to wrongful convictions. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Active member in good standing of a state bar Client-centered approach to legal representation and demonstrated commitment to representing indigent clients Excellent legal research, writing, and advocacy skills Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's degree required.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience with an innocence project/clinic. Criminal post-conviction experience J.D. from an ABA accredited law school
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
Job FTE	1
Work Calendar	Fiscal
Job Category	Clinical Faculty
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	$70,000
Compensation Type	salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	1
Target Hire Date	12/3/2024
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Vanessa Buch Clinical Professor of Law; Director University of Arizona Innocence Project vbuch@arizona.edu
Open Date	11/21/2024
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
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