Conviction Integrity Bureau
The Illinois Attorney General Conviction Integrity Unit (CIU) is dedicated to pursuing justice by addressing wrongful convictions throughout the State. The CIU identifies, independently reviews, and investigates post-conviction claims of actual innocence to determine whether new, credible evidence substantially proves that a convicted defendant was not the person who committed the offense. The CIU will provide statewide leadership and coordination among local conviction integrity units, prosecutors, defense counsel, law enforcement, and other stakeholders in the implementation of system-wide best practices to further a culture of integrity, transparency, and public trust in the criminal justice system.
Responsibilities:
The post-conviction case review process is a specialized, time-consuming legal process that involves the following specific duties:
Qualifications:
Candidates should have an in-depth knowledge of the principles of criminal law, rules of evidence, and judicial procedures. Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Illinois at the time of application. Candidates will have a minimum of two years of experience as a licensed attorney, preferably in prosecution, innocence project, and/or criminal defense, or other relevant post-graduate legal experience. Ideal candidates will interact with a diverse group of colleagues and stakeholders. Candidates must be hard-working, organized, communicate effectively, and have a strong interest in promoting conviction integrity. Travel for case review and investigations may be required.
Salary:
Salaries are commensurate with the number of years of practice as a licensed attorney and start at $80,000 for attorneys with the minimum two years of experience as a licensed attorney.
To ensure full consideration, please send cover letter, resume, three professional references, and writing sample to:
Attn: Erika Torres
Office of the Illinois Attorney General
100 West Randolph, 12th Floor
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 814-3695
(312) 814-5024 (Fax)
attorneyhiring@ilag.gov
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $80,400.00 per year
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Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60603
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