Staff Attorney

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Staff Attorney
RESPONSIBILITIES: Consult with experts in the fields of DNA evidence, child suggestibility, biostatistics, medicine, eyewitness identification, false confessions and forensics. Conducts outreach to law firms to foster and build IPNW pro bono partnerships, leads training sessions to familiarize attorneys with the specifics of post-conviction relief and criminal defense, and serves as co-counsel to volunteer attorneys. Work with IPNW staff to conduct case evaluation and review. Litigate active post-conviction cases including motions for DNA testing, motions for new trial, personal restraint petitions, federal habeas matters, and appeals of the same. Provide outreach and training to pro bono lawyers. Prepare cases to place and/or co-counsel with community partners. Serve as resource to IPNW clinical faculty, legal staff, students and interns. Assist with summer coverage for IPNW Clinic cases. Travel to various Washington counties to conduct prison legal visits and court hearings. Administer federal grant programs. Manage volunteer program. Support engagement in the legal and non-legal communities to promote education and community awareness of innocence issues and assist with policy reform and fundraising initiatives.

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