Death Penalty – Staff Attorney II
Req #819
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IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR STAFF ATTORNEY II
ABA DEATH PENALTY REPRESENTATION PROJECT
The American Bar Association Death Penalty Representation Project is seeking a full-time Staff Attorney at the Project’s Washington, D.C. office. The ABA is committed to ensuring that those facing the ultimate punishment are provided with competent, adequately compensated counsel at every stage of the proceedings. The Project’s top priorities are: 1) enlisting law firms to represent indigent death-sentenced prisoners in post-conviction proceedings as pro bono counsel; and 2) reform of capital defender systems through systemic litigation and implementation of the ABA Guidelines for the Appointment and Performance of Defense Counsel in Death Penalty Cases.
The Staff Attorney will have a leading role in recruiting volunteer law firms, working with interested associates and partners to encourage them to accept a capital case or handle systemic litigation, and providing support and guidance once they have agreed to do so; conducting extensive legal research about the failures of counsel systems in particular jurisdictions and investigating potential causes of action; gathering evidence, data and case law examples to support potential causes of action; drafting pleadings; working in collaboration with cooperating organizations, capital defenders, consultants and advisory committee members regarding litigation strategy; creating media and public education campaigns; ensuring effective communication with external and internal (ABA) partners; and performing other duties as assigned.
The position requires some travel. Qualified applicants are required to have a Juris Doctorate and active Bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; at least four years of substantive experience in death penalty litigation or related areas; a commitment to issues regarding indigent criminal defense and the death penalty; excellent legal research and writing skills; and the ability to work with a wide range of people and entities.
It is critical that the Staff Attorney be self-directed, work independently, and be capable of managing numerous projects under sometimes stressful conditions. Previous experience working with civil law firms or pro bono recruitment is highly desirable.
Interested candidates should electronically send a resume, a cover letter highlighting their interest and experience, references, and an unedited writing sample at: https://us60.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/aba/Posting/View/1894
More information about the Project is available at www.americanbar.org/deathpenalty.
Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with the American Bar Association please call 312-988-5188.
Flexible/hybrid work arrangements may be available for residents of CA, IL, IN, DC, MD, VA, and TX. Residency requirements may apply.
Other details
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Pay Type
Salary -
Min Hiring Rate
$68,900.00 -
Max Hiring Rate
$77,690.00 -
Required Education
Doctorate
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