Case Investigator
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Description: Innocence Project New Orleans is at the momment seeking for Case Investigator right now, this occupation will be situated in Louisiana. Further informations about this occupation opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Innocence Project New Orleans
Innocence Project New Orleans (IPNO) is seeking a dedicated, energetic individual to work as a Case Investigator to investigate claims of factual innocence from prisoners in Louisiana and Mississippi, in order to prepare viable innocence cases for representation and court proceedings.
About Innocence Project New Orleans
Innocence Project New Orleans (IPNO) is a nonprofit law office that represents innocent prisoners serving life sentences in Louisiana and Mississippi, and assists them with their transition into the free world upon their release. IPNO uses its cases to explain how wrongful convictions happen and what we can all do to prevent them. IPNO works with legislators, judges, lawyers, law enforcement and policymakers to protect the innocent within the criminal justice system.
Since its inception in 2001, IPNO has freed or exonerated 22 wrongly convicted prisoners. IPNO takes the hardest casesâ€"cases that others are not equipped to. We devote the majority of our time and resources to freeing poor people who will otherwise die in prison for crimes they did not commit.
About the Position:
The responsibilities of the Case Investigator include:
Complete investigation of potential innocence cases under the supervision of lead attorneys and investigators, with the following duties:
Learning and understanding the requirements for proving innocence in court under Louisiana, Mississippi, and federal law
Conducting investigations according to team case plans, guided by the legal requirements for filing and proving an innocence case in court
Gathering documents and records from courts, government agencies, attorneys, and other sources
Documenting all investigative actions in detailed written memos and reports
Communicating all investigative actions and progress directly to supervising attorneys and investigators in regular updates and meetings
Managing a large file of documents in each case, and completing any related administrative tasks
Drafting formal case review memos and assisting in preparing post conviction relief applications
Locating and interviewing witnesses
Establishing and maintaining client relationships
Traveling and conducting investigative tasks with irregular hours under often difficult conditions
Other duties as determined by supervising attorneys and investigators
Assistance in preparation for court hearings and pleadings, including:
Paralegal work
Preparing exhibits and demonstrative evidence
Additionally, since IPNO is a small nonprofit office, all employees including the Case Investigator will assist, as needed, in all aspects of IPNO’s work, including:
Fundraising
Communication and media
Policy advocacy
Office administration
Skills and Qualifications Required
The ability to learn, understand, and apply the law related to wrongful convictions, though no legal experience is necessary
The ability to learn, understand, and apply the basics of forensic science and DNA testing, though no science experience is necessary
An understanding of issues bearing on criminal justice, social justice, and wrongful convictions
Excellent written and oral communication skills
The ability to work independently within teams supervised by a lead attorney
The ability to communicate and work cooperatively with a wide range of people including government personnel and officials, law enforcement, attorneys, records custodians, students, prisoners and their families, and members of the community
Excellent organizational skills
The capacity to take initiative and think strategically
When needed, willingness to travel and work irregular hours under difficult conditions
Computer literacy, including experience using common office software
Experience and Qualifications Preferred
Bachelors degree
Prior investigative experience helpful, but not necessary
Familiarity and ties to Louisiana or Mississippi
Minimum two-year commitment desired
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Innocence Project New Orleans.
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This occupation starts available on: Tue, 21 Aug 2012 10:02:23 GMT