Innocence Project

Policy Counsel

New York, New York, United States

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About the role

Our work is guided by science and grounded in anti-racism.
Since our inception, the Innocence Project has used DNA and other scientific advancements to prove wrongful conviction.
To date, we have helped to free or exonerate more than 250 people who, collectively, spent more than 3,600 years behind bars.

ABOUT THE INNOCENCE PROJECT The Innocence Project works to free the innocent, prevent wrongful convictions, and create fair, compassionate, and equitable systems of justice for everyone.
Today, the Innocence Project continues to fight for freedom, drive structural change, and advance the innocence movement.
The team leads advocacy campaigns across key issues, including state-level legal reforms and work on national efforts to improve the scientific foundation and equitable use of forensic and investigative methods.
We recognize and appreciate that our work is better for having varied participants and thought partners.

The Policy Counsel must be skilled at legal and policy research, collaborative, an excellent writer, detail-oriented, and highly organized.
The Policy Counsel must be self-directed, have sound judgement, be able to operate independently, and have a high degree of knowledge of legal issues impacting wrongful convictions.
The number of required in-office days is subject to change.

Possess outstanding legal analysis and problem-solving skills, keen attention to detail and the ability to navigate ambiguous policy questions where there may be little precedent and tight deadlines.
Review, summarize and educate Policy and other IP staff on relevant legislative and other policy developments.
Attend legislative sessions and hearings in collaboration with state policy advocates Represent the Innocence Project on conference panels, webinars, podcasts and other media

Ability to contextualize complex concepts, conduct thorough research and identify key information relevant to policy priorities.

In addition, the ideal candidate models our IP Values of accountability, collaboration, empathy + compassion, equity, person-centeredness, quality focus, and self-awareness.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States.
However, we are not able to sponsor visas and we are not an e-verify employer.

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