Mid-Atlantic Innocence Project
The Paul Khoury Brady Fellowship - Recent Law School Graduate
Mid-Atlantic Innocence Project, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
The Paul Khoury Brady Fellowship - Recent Law School Graduate
Join to apply for the The Paul Khoury Brady Fellowship - Recent Law School Graduate role at Mid-Atlantic Innocence Project. Base pay range
$63,000.00/yr - $65,000.00/yr About Us
The Mid-Atlantic Innocence Project (MAIP) is a 501(c)(3) organization that works to prevent and correct the conviction of innocent people in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. MAIP has a 15-person staff and focuses on exoneration, wrongful-conviction prevention, and policy reform. About The Position
The Paul Khoury Brady Fellowship is a two-year fellowship for a new attorney or recent law school graduate. The Fellow will be part of the Legal Team and report to the Screening Manager, who oversees a three-person team evaluating the approximately 300 requests MAIP receives each year from individuals who claim innocence. The work frequently involves filing public-information act requests with police and prosecutors to develop a robust case record. Fellows may assist in litigation, data collection, and policy reform efforts related to Brady violations. Essential Job Functions
Screening, Investigation, and Litigation: assist the Screening Manager with preliminary review of applications to identify potential Brady violations; review FOIA/MPIA responses for undisclosed evidence; perform or manage field investigations; draft petitions for relief in collaboration with co-counsel; appear in court with senior MAIP attorneys if hearings occur. Management & Organization: track post-conviction/habeas deadlines; assist with management of the Brady practice, discovery requests, onboarding and training of volunteers and pro bono partners; create and update training materials. Research, Data Collection, and Policy: document undisclosed evidence for data collection; work with the team to improve data systems; develop a Brady Book of relevant case law; train data mining volunteers; contribute to external communications, policy advocacy, and litigation planning. Key Competencies
Ability to work collaboratively in a high-intensity setting. Superior writing and editing skills. Commitment to teamwork with diverse populations; client-centered approach to legal representation. Enthusiasm for social justice and public-interest work; creative problem-solving; openness to feedback. Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (MAIP pays 50% of premium on a platinum plan); retirement plan with employer match; Metrocheck; 32-hour four-day workweek for full-time employees; generous leave and vacation policies; flexible, family-friendly environment. Application Instructions
Please send your resume, cover letter, writing sample, and references to:
jobs@exonerate.org
no later than September 20. Incomplete applications will not be considered. No phone calls, please. Diversity and Inclusion
The Mid-Atlantic Innocence Project considers diversity vital to its mission and strongly encourages applicants from all cultures, races, educational backgrounds, life experiences, socio-economic classes, sexual orientations, ages, genders, and abilities to apply.
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Join to apply for the The Paul Khoury Brady Fellowship - Recent Law School Graduate role at Mid-Atlantic Innocence Project. Base pay range
$63,000.00/yr - $65,000.00/yr About Us
The Mid-Atlantic Innocence Project (MAIP) is a 501(c)(3) organization that works to prevent and correct the conviction of innocent people in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. MAIP has a 15-person staff and focuses on exoneration, wrongful-conviction prevention, and policy reform. About The Position
The Paul Khoury Brady Fellowship is a two-year fellowship for a new attorney or recent law school graduate. The Fellow will be part of the Legal Team and report to the Screening Manager, who oversees a three-person team evaluating the approximately 300 requests MAIP receives each year from individuals who claim innocence. The work frequently involves filing public-information act requests with police and prosecutors to develop a robust case record. Fellows may assist in litigation, data collection, and policy reform efforts related to Brady violations. Essential Job Functions
Screening, Investigation, and Litigation: assist the Screening Manager with preliminary review of applications to identify potential Brady violations; review FOIA/MPIA responses for undisclosed evidence; perform or manage field investigations; draft petitions for relief in collaboration with co-counsel; appear in court with senior MAIP attorneys if hearings occur. Management & Organization: track post-conviction/habeas deadlines; assist with management of the Brady practice, discovery requests, onboarding and training of volunteers and pro bono partners; create and update training materials. Research, Data Collection, and Policy: document undisclosed evidence for data collection; work with the team to improve data systems; develop a Brady Book of relevant case law; train data mining volunteers; contribute to external communications, policy advocacy, and litigation planning. Key Competencies
Ability to work collaboratively in a high-intensity setting. Superior writing and editing skills. Commitment to teamwork with diverse populations; client-centered approach to legal representation. Enthusiasm for social justice and public-interest work; creative problem-solving; openness to feedback. Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (MAIP pays 50% of premium on a platinum plan); retirement plan with employer match; Metrocheck; 32-hour four-day workweek for full-time employees; generous leave and vacation policies; flexible, family-friendly environment. Application Instructions
Please send your resume, cover letter, writing sample, and references to:
jobs@exonerate.org
no later than September 20. Incomplete applications will not be considered. No phone calls, please. Diversity and Inclusion
The Mid-Atlantic Innocence Project considers diversity vital to its mission and strongly encourages applicants from all cultures, races, educational backgrounds, life experiences, socio-economic classes, sexual orientations, ages, genders, and abilities to apply.
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