The Arizona Justice Project (“AJP”), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, is dedicated to seeking justice for the innocent and correcting cases of manifest injustice in the Arizona criminal justice system. With a mission to seek justice for the marginalized and forgotten, the AJP provides pro bono legal representation to indigent individuals who have been wrongfully convicted in Arizona.
In the AJP’s twenty-six years of operation, the AJP has secured the release of 51 individuals in Arizona who were wrongly convicted or suffered a manifest injustice. There is an ongoing need for the legal services of the AJP, as well as a need to examine how these wrongful convictions occurred and improve the system to prevent such injustices from continuing to occur.
We are currently seeking a full-time Senior Litigation Attorney to manage AJP’s litigation practice, including supervising pro bono and staff attorneys in investigation and direct representation in AJP cases, and leading and coordinating case review, investigation, and post-conviction litigation.
Title: Senior Litigation Attorney
Position Type: Full-time, Salaried
Salary: $95,000‒$110,000 (based on experience)
Benefits: Health Insurance, 401k, PTO, Holiday Pay, and Sick Time
Reports to: Executive Director
Duties and Responsibilities:
Skills and Competencies:
Minimum Qualifications:
This position is based in Phoenix, Arizona, with the option to work up to 2 days per week remotely, except when case or other organizational demands require additional on-site support. Travel throughout the state of Arizona for investigation and client visits will be regularly required. Occasional training and case-related travel may be required. This position is not contingent upon receipt of federal funds.
How to Apply:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, three professional references, and a writing sample of no more than 10 pages to info@azjusticeproject.org. Please be sure to address in your cover letter your interest in the position and the ways in which you satisfy the competencies and qualifications listed above.Include “Senior Litigation Attorney” in the subject line of your email. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
To learn more about the Arizona Justice Project, please visit: www.azjusticeproject.org.
The Arizona Justice Project is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
The Arizona Justice Project (“AJP”), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, is dedicated to seeking justice for the innocent and correcting cases of manifest injustice in the Arizona criminal justice system. With a mission to seek justice for the marginalized and forgotten, the AJP provides pro bono legal representation to indigent individuals who have been wrongfully convicted in Arizona.
In the AJP’s twenty-six years of operation, the AJP has secured the release of 51 individuals in Arizona who were wrongly convicted or suffered a manifest injustice. There is an ongoing need for the legal services of the AJP, as well as a need to examine how these wrongful convictions occurred and improve the system to prevent such injustices from continuing to occur.
We are currently seeking a full-time Senior Litigation Attorney to manage AJP’s litigation practice, including supervising pro bono and staff attorneys in investigation and direct representation in AJP…
Health Insurance, 401k, PTO, Holiday Pay, and Sick Time
Health Insurance, 401k, PTO, Holiday Pay, and Sick Time