The James E. Rogers School of Law at the University of Arizona is hiring an experienced attorney to join the clinical faculty in the Wrongful Conviction Clinic. In collaboration with the Arizona Justice Project, the Clinic accepts cases involving claims of actual innocence or other manifest injustice. Under the supervision of clinic faculty, students provide pro bono investigative and legal assistance in both post-conviction and clemency proceedings.

Through a unique partnership with the Arizona Justice Project and Arizona State University's Post Conviction Clinic, the Wrongful Conviction Clinic is the recipient of grant funds targeted at cases where there is a possibility that post-conviction DNA testing could be dispositive of innocence. The staff attorney's primary role will be evaluating potential innocence cases and helping to secure post conviction DNA testing. The staff attorney will work closely with the Clinic Director and law students in the Clinic.

The position is for one year, with the possibility of renewal for a second year.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Supervise law students' case work
· Review trial and post conviction records
· Litigate motions for discovery and access to evidence
· Conduct evidence searches
· Litigate motions for DNA testing
· Consult with DNA labs regarding testing procedures
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
· Admission to the bar in at least one state
· Demonstrated commitment to representing indigent clients
· Excellent legal research, writing, and presentation skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
· The ideal candidate will possess at least five years litigation, appellate, or clerkship experience.
· Criminal defense experience preferred
COMPENSATION: $45,000-$60,000 DOE, plus benefits through the University of Arizona.

JOB CLOSE DATE: Open until filled.
REVIEW BEGINS: Feb. 1, 2015
APPLICATION MATERIALS: To apply, please include the following: letter of interest, resume, 5-10 page writing sample, law school transcript (unofficial copy is fine), and contact information for three references. Applications may be submitted through the University of Arizona's online system at www.uacareertrack.com using job code #57462, or sent directly to Vanessa Buch at vbuch@email.arizona.edu.