Innocence Project Staff Attorney

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Innocence Project Staff Attorney
The candidate under general direction of the Earl Carl Institute Director and the Dean of the Thurgood Marshall School of Law, the Staff Attorney acts as staff attorney for the Thurgood Marshall School of Law Innocence Project providing legal representation in claims of actual innocence from screening to litigation. Supervises, assesses and structures the practice work of paralegals and students working as investigators or providing other assistance on actual innocence claims being handled by the attorney. Responsible for direct case handling, to include communication with opposing counsel, court personnel, experts, witnesses and clients. Conducts investigations that including forensic analysis, crime scene investigations, interviewing witnesses, discovering and reviewing physical evidence. Drafts and files motions and pleadings in federal and state court on behalf of clients of the law school clinic. Serves as lead attorney in cases involving actual innocence and is responsible for the litigation of cases. Appears in Court anywhere in Texas, including federal courts. Performs other job related duties as required.

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