Senior Clinical Supervising Attorney, NCIP Position Title: Senior Clinical Supervising Attorney, NCIP Position Type: Regular Hiring Range: $96,600 - $113,600 Pay Frequency: AnnualA. POSITION PURPOSE The Northern California Innocence Project (NCIP), a clinical program of Santa Clara University School of Law, seeks a Clinical Supervising Attorney to investigate and litigate potential innocence cases and supervise law students in NCIP's clinical program. NCIP's mission is to promote a fair, effective and compassionate criminal justice system and protect the rights of the innocent. NCIP represents wrongfully convicted Californians in courts of all levels. NCIP reviews hundreds of requests for assistance annually and has helped to free 35 innocent people who collectively spent 525 years in prison. NCIP's law clinic provides Santa Clara Law students with critical legal skills and helps them develop a commitment to social justice. The Senior Clinical Supervising Attorney is a regular, full-time staff position. The Senior Clinical Supervising Attorney reports to the NCIP Legal Director(s) and will be responsible for: 1) Case Investigation and Litigation 2) Student Supervision and Mentorship, 3) Legislative Advocacy Strategy, 4) Professional and Public Education, and 5) Other Duties as Assigned. NCIP strives for diversity among its applicant pool as well as within its staff. We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds, especially racial, ethnic, gender and sexual orientation minorities, veterans, people with disabilities, and smart people with non-linear/non-traditional experience and educational backgrounds to apply for this position. Most importantly, no matter their background, the person selected for this position must embrace, advocate for, and deeply value equity, diversity, and inclusivity. Note: this position will have opportunities to earn supplemental pay as an adjunct professor within the Law School and/or NCIP. B. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Investigate and Litigate Cases on Behalf of NCIP Clients <ul> <li> Manage projects to proactively identify potential NCIP/wrongful conviction cases </li> <li> Investigate potential NCIP cases </li> <li> Review and evaluate ongoing NCIP cases </li> <li> Develop investigation and litigation strategies </li> <li> Conduct and participate in investigation efforts </li> <li> Understand and analyze complex legal proceedings </li> <li> Draft legal memoranda, motions, petitions for writs of habeas corpus and other legal documents </li> <li> Participate in evidentiary hearings and make court appearances throughout the state</li> </ul> 2. Student Supervision and Mentorship <ul> <li> Assist Legal Director to develop NCIP curriculum </li> <li> Supervise NCIP clinic law students in all aspects of their legal work including editing of written work and all hearing preparation, including witness preparation and legal research, and certified law student court appearances </li> <li> Hold weekly meetings with clinical law students to discuss case development, case investigation strategy, and case assignments </li> <li> Provide clinical law students constructive, timely, and specific feedback on all legal work and homework assignments to help them build on what they are doing well and develop in areas where they are challenged </li> <li> Mentor clinical law students in order to help them develop their professional commitment, responsibility, and identity </li> <li> Provide guidance, experience, and coaching to clinical law students, to help them learn new skills, set better goals, and build confidence in their careers </li> <li> Advance student job opportunities by arranging for students to work with pro bono law firms </li> <li> Advise students on job opportunities </li> <li> Provide student recommendation to potential employers</li> </ul> 3. Legislative Advocacy Strategy <ul> <li> Identify NCIP annual legislative priorities, in collaboration with NCIP staff and external partners </li> <li> Participate in the drafting of legislation, fact sheets, testimony, op-eds and other advocacy support materials </li> <li> Serve as an organizational thought-leader on relevant criminal justice policy issues, and develop and vet new policy ideas</li> </ul> 4. Professional and Public Education <ul> <li> Conduct presentations for professional and community groups regarding NCIP's work and legal issues presented by NCIP's case work </li> <li> Participate in and consult on print, radio, television and internet media coverage </li> <li> Participate in public education events as a spokesperson for NCIP</li> </ul> 5. Other Duties as Assigned <ul> <li> Perform other duties as needed</li> </ul> C. PROVIDES WORK DIRECTION The Clinical Supervising Attorney will not directly supervise any NCIP staff members, but will oversee clinical law students and volunteers. D. RECEIVES WORK DIRECTION FROM Receives work direction from Legal Director(s) and Executive Director. E. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, a person must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The items below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience required or preferred. This position requires the ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment. 1. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities <ul> <li> Ability to develop and implement investigative plans for cases </li> <li> Ability to identify, locate, and review materials needed to evaluate a case as to suitability for post-conviction litigation </li> <li> Ability to draft compelling complex legal pleadings to be filed before all levels of state and federal courts </li> <li> Ability to work effectively with professional groups, criminalists, experts, judges, law enforcement entities, advocates and other criminal justice practitioners </li> <li> Ability to stay abreast of current local, state and national criminal justice policy reform efforts </li> <li>Experience with in-depth legal analysis and effective advocacy </li> <li> Knowledge of U.S. criminal justice system and leading criminal justice reform areas </li> <li> Demonstrated potential for successful teaching and student supervision, including previous experience in a clinical legal setting, the direct supervision and mentoring of junior attorneys, or similar experience </li> <li> Superior writing, editing, and verbal skills </li> <li> Sound judgment and exceptional ethical standards </li> <li> Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of internal and external constituents </li> <li> Ability to work collaboratively with Innocence Network colleagues to advance nationwide policy goals </li> <li>Ability to work independently with minimal direction and accept and integrate direction and guidance </li> <li> Approachable and collaborative personal style, works well with others in diverse, multicultural coalitions and workplace </li> <li> Willing to travel to conduct case investigation, make court appearances around the state, and visit California prisons to interview clients and witnesses </li> <li> Demonstrates strong active listening skills and ability to negotiate positive outcomes </li> <li> Possesses a positive attitude, sense of humor and flexibility </li> <li> Strong organizational skills, including a well-developed attention to detail and follow-through </li> <li> Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects at a time, work well under pressure, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment </li> <li> Flexible and creative problem-solver, possessing strong critical thinking skills </li> <li> Flexible work hours, ability to work some evenings and weekends </li> <li> Appreciation for the mission of Santa Clara University and demonstrated commitment to NCIP's mission, values and goals </li> <li> Respectful of all people regardless of socioeconomic background, race, culture, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender or gender identity</li> </ul> 2. Education and/or Experience <ul> <li> Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited institution and member of the California bar in good standing or willing to sit for the next California bar exam; </li> <li> At least five years of progressively responsible experience in the practice of criminal law and/or criminal appellate and/or post-conviction work.</li> </ul> Preferred: <ul> <li> At least three years of law student supervision, particularly in a seminar, clinical, skills development setting, a plus; </li> <li> Familiarity with Clio case management software a plus; </li> <li> Experience serving as a spokesperson on policy and legislative reform issues, a plus; </li> <li> Ability to speak Spanish a plus.</li> </ul> F. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, the California Fair Employment & Housing Act, and all other applicable laws, SCU provides reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities. A qualified individual is a person who meets skill, experience, education, or other requirements of the position, and who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. <ul> <li> Considerable time is spent at a desk using a computer terminal; </li> <li> May be required to travel to other buildings on the campus; </li> <li> May be required to make court appearances, travel for investigation, and attend conferences, training sessions or meetings within Bay Area or in- or out-of-state locations; </li> <li> Occasional evening or weekend work may be required.</li> </ul> G. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. <ul> <li> Typical office and computer lab environment; </li> <li> Mostly indoor office environment with some windows; </li> <li> Offices with equipment noise; </li> <li> Offices with frequent interruptions. </li> </ul> COVID-19 Statement The health and safety of the university community is a top priority. All Santa Clara University students, and employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or request a medical or religious exemption. Please visit our COVID-19 webpage for additional information. 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All applicants desiring an accommodation should contact the Department of Human Resources, and 408-554-5750 and request to speak to Indu Ahluwalia by phone at 408-554-5750 or by email at iahluwalia@scu.edu. To view the full job posting and apply for this position, go to https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/scu/scu/job/Santa-Clara-CA/Senior-Clinical-Supervising-Attorney_R4142 jeid-4cbf5e0dbf7b724dbb755985474e2219