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Rutgers The State University Research Associate for the Criminal Youth Justice Legal Clinic in Newark, New Jersey
Position Details
| Recruitment/Posting Title | Research Associate for the Criminal Youth Justice Legal Clinic |
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| Department | Sch of Law-Nwk, Dean's Office |
| Salary | Annual Salary |
| Posting Summary | Rutgers Law School is seeking a staff attorney for the Criminal and Youth Justice Clinic's Adolescent Representation Project. The Project provides legal representation to incarcerated youth in New Jersey and engages in strategic litigation and system change advocacy on behalf of its clients. Laura Cohen, Professor of Law, Justice Virginia Long Scholar, and Director, Criminal and Youth Justice Clinic and NJ Innocence Project Rutgers Law School seeks to hire a full-time Managing Staff Attorney for the New Jersey Innocence Project at Rutgers University. The attorney will provide legal representation and informal advocacy to those seeking exoneration for wrongful conviction. The attorney also will oversee the project's case screening and investigation processes, collaborate with pro bono partners, work with an already-established Advisory Board, and, in collaboration with the director, seek sources of external funding. Finally, the attorney will participate in statewide justice reform initiatives and community education efforts. The Managing Attorney may be resident at either the Newark or Camden location of the Law School, depending on the preference of the successful candidate. |
| Position Status | Full Time |
| Posting Number | 25FA0067 |
| Posting Open Date | 01/21/2025 |
| Posting Close Date | 02/28/2025 |
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| Certifications/Licenses | Familiarity with New Jersey courts, state and local agencies, and governmental structure preferred |
| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities | * Experience in litigation of New Jersey Open Public Records Act preferred; * Holding a license to practice law in the State of NJ preferred; * Familiarity with New Jersey courts, state and local agencies, and governmental structure preferred; * Prior experience in obtaining information from government agencies preferred; and * Web page design and maintenance experience welcome but not necessary |
| Equipment Utilized | The Candidate must be proficient in the Microsoft suite of programs (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and familiar with legal case management systems such as CLIO. |
| Physical Demands and Work Environment | Typical physical demands for an office environment. The Candidate must be Willingness to travel to and visit clients in prisons statewide. Owning or having access to a car strongly preferred. |
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| Quick Link to Posting | https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/243448 |
| Campus | Rutgers University-Newark |
| Home Location Campus | Rutgers University-Newark |
| City | Newark |
| State | NJ |
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