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Public Interest
Attorney
Criminal Law - Prosecution
Litigation - General (consumer)
Min 2 yrs required
Staff Attorney - Criminal Justice Reform The candidate will litigate individual and class action cases raising constitutional and statutory claims in Alabama and federal courts, at trial and appellate levels. May engage in legislative work and public advocacy related to civil rights issues, particularly relating to adult and juvenile justice reform. Duties may include: advancing sentencing reform; addressing unconstitutional conditions in Alabama's juvenile, adult, and immigrant detention facilities; and other issues relating to over-policing, the denial of due process in the criminal justice system, racial disparities, and/or collateral consequences of justice system involvement. The focus of the position may change as warranted by changes in the law, the circumstances in Alabama, and/or the needs of the organization. Work on cases and campaigns, and lead litigation and public advocacy under supervision of the Associate Legal Director. Supervise and manage the legal work and related tasks of Law Fellows, Interns, and Outreach Paralegals. Collaborate with the Associate Legal Director and the Policy Counsel and to identify and support the advancement of state and local policy priorities. Supervise outreach activities related to cases and campaigns. Should have a J.D. degree. Must have 2+ years of federal court civil litigation or comparable legal experience. Strong academic background is required. Admission to the Alabama Bar or willingness to sit for the next Bar Exam is needed. Spanish language ability is preferred.
Req No.: 2017-1137. Submit resume, cover letter, a five-page writing sample and a copy of law school transcript (unofficial transcript is acceptable).
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