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<b>Exoneration Justice Clinic Legal Fellow (Limited Term)</b>
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<br> <b>University of Notre Dame</b>
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<br> The University of Notre Dame (ND.jobs) is accepting applications for a <b>Exoneration Justice Clinic Legal Fellow (Limited Term)</b>.
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<br> <b>Applications will be accepted until 03/11/2024.<br> </b>
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The Notre Dame Law School is offering a Legal Fellow position in connection with the newly established Exoneration Justice Clinic.
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<br> 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.
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<br> This is a limited term position for a maximum of 2-yrs.
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<br> <b> Minimum Qualifications:</b>
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J.D. required.
<br> Licensed attorney in Indiana, or be willing to take the Indiana bar exam at the first available opportunity
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<br> <b> Preferred Qualifications:</b>
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Ideal candidate will have experience investigating and litigating wrongful convictions as either a law student or attorney.
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<br> <b> ABOUT NOTRE DAME:</b>
<br> The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Ind. For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame has received Honor Roll distinctions as one of the top 10 higher education workplaces in the country in the Chronicle of Higher Education's annual "Great Colleges to Work For" survey...and we are proud of it!
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<br> This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.
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<br> <b>Equal Opportunity Employment Statement</b>The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).
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<br> <b>APPLICATION PROCESS:</b>
<br> Please apply online at http://ND.jobs to Job # S24698. For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit http://hr.nd.edu/why-nd. The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search.
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