THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN LAW SCHOOL seeks applicants for a Clinical Instructor position in the Wisconsin Innocence Project (WIP). WIP is a legal clinic in the Remington Center at the University of Wisconsin Law School that seeks to exonerate wrongfully convicted individuals and train the next generation of legal leaders.
WIP has been awarded a post-conviction DNA testing grant to do a historic look back to identify previous applicants or clients who may benefit from recent advances in DNA testing. This grant will fund a Clinical Instructor to provide direct legal services to grant-eligible clients.
Duties may include:
-Carry a full caseload of grant-eligible cases;
-Investigate post-conviction claims of innocence, including reviewing trial and appellate records, engaging with experts, interviewing witnesses, and requesting records;
-Litigate post-conviction claims in state and federal court through written and oral advocacy;
-Direct casework and supervise law students working on grant-eligible cases;
-Work with legal team to craft investigation and litigation strategies;
-Teaching or co-teaching clinical courses or other classes.
Responsibilities:
Provide direct legal services to grant-eligible clients while directing casework, supervising law students, and teaching or co-teaching law class(es).
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Education:
Required
Terminal Degree
JD required.
Qualifications:
Admission to the Wisconsin Bar, or eligible for admission to the Wisconsin Bar by January 13, 2025.
Multiple years of relevant experience in criminal defense, post-conviction litigation, or other innocence work.
Ability to travel throughout Wisconsin.
Proficiency in Spanish is preferred.
Key Competencies desired:
Strong research, writing, and analytical skills;
Strong advocacy skills;
Experience with teaching or training students or attorneys preferred;
Strong organizational, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills;
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment;
Client-centered approach to legal representation and demonstrated commitment to indigent defense and criminal legal system reform.
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Terminal, 12 month initial appointment.
This position may be extended for 2 additional years, then possibly converted to an ongoing appointment all based on need and/or funding
Anticipated Begin Date:
JANUARY 01, 2025
Salary:
Minimum $70,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Additional Information:
This position is a three year grant funded position. There will be a one year evaluation period. After the initial year, the position may be extended dependent upon satisfactory performance, department need and available funding. After the third year, the position may become a renewable (ongoing) appointment, dependent upon available funding, satisfactory performance and program need.
How to Apply:
Applicants must send a cover letter and resume through job number 307533 at the Jobs at UW website: www.jobs.wisc.edu by the full consideration date of November 17th, but we will accept applications until the position is filled.
Contact:
Justin Boehm
justin.boehm@wisc.edu
608-890-4466