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Criminal Law Attorney in New York City, NY

Vera Institute of Justice Nov 26,2019 Mar 23,2019 Location USA New York City NY
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Public Interest

Attorney

Criminal Law - Prosecution

4-6 yrs required

Profile

Program Associate, CSC Responsibilities: Provide ongoing technical assistance to our partners in the field, including both on-site and from the office, in collaboration with a Senior Program Associate and Research Associate. Help each agency significantly reduce their use of restrictive housing by working in partnership with them on a range of activities, including identifying 3-4 main policy and practice changes to target the biggest drivers of their use of segregation (such as the disciplinary process or the need for specialized housing units for specific populations), drafting new policies, piloting reforms at certain facilities, and assessing the effectiveness of reforms. Participate in team site visits to state prisons, which may include meetings and workshops with leadership and staff, tours of facilities, and conducting focus groups, surveys, or interviews with staff and with incarcerated people—in order to gauge needs, inform the development of new policies and practices, and assess implementation and impact of reforms. Participate in team site visits to corrections agency headquarters, state capitals, and other locations deemed necessary, for meetings, briefings, conferences, etc. Take the lead on many project management tasks, such as coordinating logistics for the site visits, helping to manage the team’s work plan, and ensuring comprehensive documentation of meetings. Manage remote and on-site educational sessions for staff from partner agencies, with other corrections agencies and experts around the country to learn about promising practices. Assist in communications and relationship-building with corrections partners and external stakeholders (such as legislators, governors’ staff, and community advocates). Contribute to team discussions and strategic planning about how to best support reforms in the site, as well as contribute to the nationwide reform movement. Assist in drafting, editing, and developing project materials such as factsheets, policy briefs, presentations, and blog posts. Conduct research on various related topics and create memos or other resources, as needed. Monitor media coverage, pending legislation, and litigation related to segregation in prisons and jails around the country. Manage and update content on the project’s website, the Safe Alternatives to Segregation Resource Center – including finding and adding new resources to the online library, adding additional “promising practices” for reform used by corrections systems around the country, and managing a weekly newsletter. Assist in grant writing and future program development. Coordinate the project’s Advisory Council, a body of experts in the field who provide guidance to the project and corrections partners. Assist on other tasks as needed.

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree and 4-6 years of relevant work experience related to justice systems, government, advocacy, and/or public policy. A master’s degree or law degree in a related field is desirable. Experience in jail or prison environments and exposure to incarcerated people and corrections staff (highly desired). A demonstrated interest in and knowledge of criminal justice reform, policy development, government, and social justice. Strong writing and editing skills; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Excellent analytical thinking, creative thinking, and problem- solving skills; Ability to manage work on multiple projects effectively and efficiently; Willingness and ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with a team; Strong organization skills and attention to detail; A commitment to a collegial and diverse workplace, and the ability to work with people of diverse experiences, backgrounds, and beliefs; Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint; Excitement for frequent (generally domestic) travel, for site visits and meetings.

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