Staff Attorney, University of Arizona Innocence Project

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.

Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

FLSA Exempt

Full Time / Part Time Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week 40

Work Calendar Fiscal

Job Category Legal Compliance

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 10 / 13 / 2025

Open Date 9 / 26 / 2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter

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