Staff Attorney

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Staff Attorney

The candidate will be responsible for handling day-to-day post-conviction litigation which includes drafting petitions and other documents, appearing for hearings, and conducting trials. Will also supervise a team of third-year law students participating in the work of the West Virginia Innocence Project and participate in clinical education as necessary. Supervise a student team in drafting motions and briefs, investigating cases, and appearing in court. This includes evidentiary hearings and possible criminal trials. Maintain an individual caseload where responsibilities include drafting motions and briefs, investigating cases, and appearing in court. This includes evidentiary hearings and possible criminal trials. J.D. degree from an ABA accredited institution required. Must have 2 years of litigation experience, including criminal jury trials. Federal practice experience is also preferred. Must be a licensed attorney.

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Req. #: 14897

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West Virginia University College of Law.
101 Law Center Drive P.O. Box 6130
Morgantown
West Virginia
United States 26505
Website : http://www.law.wvu.edu