Staff Attorney, University of Arizona Innocence Project

The University of Arizona Innocence Project (UAIP) seeks applicants for the position of Staff Attorney within the UAIP Clinic. The Staff Attorney’s primary role will be reviewing, investigating, and litigating post-conviction innocence claims. The Staff Attorney will also supervise teams of clinic students working on UAIP cases, contribute to UAIP’s educational mission, and represent UAIP in the community.

The UAIP Clinic is a year-long, for-credit clinic at the James E. Rogers College of Law in which upper-level law students work under the supervision of UAIP faculty and attorneys to represent individuals who have been wrongfully convicted in Arizona.

This position will be contracted for one year with the possibility of an additional year. This is a year-to-year appointment, with the possibility of renewal contingent on grant funding, performance, and department needs.

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.

• Investigate post-conviction claims of innocence, including building case files, reviewing trial and appellate records, engaging experts, interviewing witnesses, and pursuing DNA testing.
• Supervise and manage teams of students by conducting weekly case meetings, guiding student investigative work, overseeing students’ legal research and drafting of pleadings, and acting as a primary case contact for students, clients, and outside parties.
• Litigate for post-conviction relief in state and federal court.
• Represent UAIP at community and educational events.

• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing of a state bar.

• Experience representing indigent clients.
• Criminal post-conviction experience.
• Experience with an innocence organization/clinic.