·         J.D. from accredited law school required;

·         Admission (or eligibility for admission) to Wisconsin Bar, preferred;

·         This position targets recent law graduates with 1-2 years of experience in criminal defense, post-conviction litigation, or other innocence work;

·         Demonstrated interest in public service and clinical legal education is highly preferred;

·         Excellent computer skills required, including high proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and database programs;

·         Valid drivers license and ability to travel throughout Wisconsin; and

·         Proficiency in Spanish is preferred.

           Key Competencies:

·         Strong research, writing, and analytical skills;

·         Strong organizational, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills;

·         Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

·         Client-centered approach to legal representation and demonstrated commitment to indigent defense and criminal legal system reform

The University of Wisconsin Law School seeks applicants for a post-graduate clinical fellowship position in the Wisconsin Innocence Project (WIP). WIP is a legal clinic in the Remington Center at the University of Wisconsin Law School that seeks to exonerate wrongfully convicted individuals and train the next generation of legal leaders.

The fellowship position is a training, public interest, and research opportunity for recent law graduates interested in public-interest law and clinical law teaching. The Clinical Fellow (Research Associate) will work under the supervision of one or more law school professors.

WIP has been awarded a post-conviction DNA testing grant to do a historic look back to identify previous applicants or clients who may benefit from recent advances in DNA testing. This grant will fund an Intake Fellow position to develop an intake system for grant-eligible cases, screen applications, and identify cases where biological evidence may exist and DNA testing can potentially verify or support a claim of innocence. Duties include:

·         Work with current WIP staff to develop an intake system for screening and reviewing cases that qualify under the grant parameters;

·         Screen priority applications and identify cases where biological evidence may exist and DNA testing can potentially verify or support a claim of innocence;

·         Locating, collecting, compiling, scanning, and organizing court and evidence records;

·         Manage applicant correspondence/communications throughout the intake and screening process;

·         Ensure that data is thoroughly and accurately collected;

·         Diligently maintain records in the case-management database and input grant reporting information;

·         Work closely with the co-Directors, administrators, and legal team to continually improve and refine the intake system;

·         Work with legal team on early-stage investigation and litigation strategies; and

·         Perform other duties as assigned.