Exoneration Justice Clinic Legal Fellow (Limited Term)
Job Description
Job Title
Exoneration Justice Clinic Legal Fellow (Limited Term)Job Description
The Notre Dame Law School is offering a Legal Fellow position in connection with the newly established Exoneration Justice Clinic.
The Fellow will work as a member of the Exoneration Justice Clinic, investigating and litigating wrongful conviction cases. The Fellow will work under the direction of the Director and the Staff Attorney. The Fellow will work directly with students. He/she will be responsible for chairing the Intake Committee, which decides which cases will be accepted for legal representation by the Clinic. The position will also oversee the day-to-day activities of students investigating wrongful conviction cases. The Intern/Fellow will also work with students in drafting court pleadings seeking post-conviction relief.
This is a limited term position for a maximum of 2-yrs.
The Fellow will work as a member of the Exoneration Justice Clinic, investigating and litigating wrongful conviction cases. The Fellow will work under the direction of the Director and the Staff Attorney. The Fellow will work directly with students. He/she will be responsible for chairing the Intake Committee, which decides which cases will be accepted for legal representation by the Clinic. The position will also oversee the day-to-day activities of students investigating wrongful conviction cases. The Intern/Fellow will also work with students in drafting court pleadings seeking post-conviction relief.
This is a limited term position for a maximum of 2-yrs.
Minimum Qualifications
- J.D. required.
- Licensed attorney in Indiana, or be willing to take the Indiana bar exam at the first available opportunity
Preferred Qualifications
- Ideal candidate will have experience investigating and litigating wrongful convictions as either a law student or attorney.
Department
Dean's Office-Law School (33000)Department Website
https://law.nd.edu/academics/experiential-courses/clinics/exoneration-justice-clinic/Family / Sub-Family
University Operations / LegalCareer Stream/Level
EIC 1 AssociateDepartment Hiring Pay Range
Up to $90,000, commensurate with experiencePay ID
Semi-MonthlyFLSA Status
S1 - FT ExemptJob Category
Administrator/ProfessionalJob Type
Full-timeSchedule: Days of Week & Hours
M-F 8am-5pm
Schedule: Hours/Week
40Schedule: # of months
12Job Posting Date (Campus)
01/22/2025Job Posting Date (Public)
01/22/2025Job Closing Date
03/16/2025Posting Type
Open To All ApplicantsPosting Number
S251733Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://jobs.nd.edu/postings/36908*Please mention you saw this ad on Diverse Careers.*