Post-Conviction Litigation Fellow — Justice & Reform (Hybrid)

Innocence-Project; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with 6% employer match

Paid time off: 22 vacation days, 12–s

Job summary

The Innocence Project invites applications for a two-year, fully funded Post-Conviction Litigation Fellow position. Fellows will reinvestigate and litigate claims of actual innocence, work with a team of attorneys, investigators, and experts, and participate in trial and appellate proceedings.

This role demands strong legal research and writing, persuasive advocacy, and a commitment to criminal justice reform.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school prior to start date (September 2027).
• Admitted to state bar or awaiting results; or prepared to sit for next scheduled state bar examination.
• Demonstrated interest in indigent defense, racial justice, and innocence work.
• Strong legal research and persuasive writing skills.
• Strong oral advocacy skills.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting litigation strategy
• Assist in post-conviction factual re-investigations
• Write motions & briefs in connection with client representation, including motions for access to DNA testing and motions for relief from conviction
• Conduct legal research
• Communicate with clients and family members regarding cases
• Prepare for and participate in evidentiary hearings

Skills

Legal research

Persuasive writing

Oral advocacy

U.S. work authorization

Indigent defense interest

Bar admission status

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The Innocence Project invites applications for a two-year, fully funded Post-Conviction Litigation Fellow position. Fellows will reinvestigate and litigate claims of actual innocence, work with a team of attorneys, investigators, and experts, and participate in trial and appellate proceedings.

This role demands strong legal research and writing, persuasive advocacy, and a commitment to criminal justice reform.