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University Of Cincinnati

<div><p><b>Current UC employees must apply internally via </b><b><i>SuccessFactors</i></b></p><div></div><div><b><br>
Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati</b></div><p>
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation&rsquo;s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called &ldquo;the most ambitious campus design program in the country.&quot; UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.</p><p></p><p><br>
UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC&rsquo;s success.
</p><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Overview</b></h2></div><div><p>
The Ohio Innocence Project at the College of Law, founded in 2003, harnesses the energy and intellect of law students to identify inmates in Ohio prisons who are innocent of the crimes they were convicted of. Under the guidance and supervision of clinical professors, they work on cases where individuals are claiming innocence of the crimes for which they were convicted. This is a 24-month position with the potential for extension subject to funding and needs of the Ohio Innocence Project.</p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Essential Functions</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>
Manage a caseload of up to several dozen files and work on all aspects of them from initial intake, investigation, and identification of cases appropriate for litigation.</li><li>
Draft post-conviction documents and appear in court for hearings and arguments.</li><li>
Supervise law student fellows.</li><li>
May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).</li><li>
Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Required Education</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>
Professional Degree</li><li>
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or J.D. expected by June prior to start of fellowship.</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Required Trainings/Certifications</b></h2></div><div><p>
Admission to the Ohio Bar or eligible to sit for the examination in July following start of fellowship.</p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Additional Qualifications Considered</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>
Experience with or coursework in innocence or post-conviction law.</li><li>
Prior experience working with an innocence organization, prosecutor, or criminal defense attorney.</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Physical Requirements/Work Environment</b></h2></div><ul><li>
Sitting - Often</li><li>
Walking - Often</li><li>
Talking - Often</li><li>
Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often</li><li>
Hearing, listening - Often</li><li>
Standing - Often</li><li>
Stooping - Often</li><li>
Climbing stairs/ladders - Often</li><li>
Bending - Often</li><li>
Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Often</li><li>
Reaching overhead - Often</li><li>
Crouching - Seldom</li><li>
Kneeling, squatting - Seldom</li><li>
Lifting - up to 50 pounds - Seldom</li><li>
Pulling, pushing - Seldom</li></ul></div></div><p><b>
Compensation and Benefits</b></p><p>
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Comprehensive Tuition Remission</b></p><p>
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.</p><p><b>
Robust Retirement Plans</b></p><p>
As a UC employee, you won&rsquo;t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you&rsquo;ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14&ndash;18% of your salary based on position.</p><p><b>
Real Work-Life Balance</b></p><p>
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:</p><p>
Vacation and sick time</p><p>
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)</p><p>
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents</p><p><b>
Additional Benefits Include:</b></p><ul><li>
Competitive salary based on experience</li><li>
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)</li><li>
Flexible spending accounts &amp; wellness programs</li><li>
Professional development &amp; mentorship opportunities</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html</p><p></p><p><br>
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Important</b>: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider &ldquo;easy apply&rdquo; applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at <b>jobs@uc.edu</b><b>.</b></p><p></p><p><b><br>
Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.</b></p><p></p><p><br>
REQ: 100594</p><p>
SF:OMJ SF:RM SF:HEJ, SF:INS SF:HERC SF:DIV SF:LJN SF:IHE</p></div>

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