Job Summary:
For The People is looking for a full-time Senior Staff Attorney to support the needs of our growing California and national legal operation. Reporting to the Managing Attorney, the Senior Staff Attorney will partner closely with members of the Legal Team to execute the core work of our organization – safely releasing people from prison, reuniting families, and serving as a trusted ally with prosecutors across the country seeking to reevaluate past sentences.
The ideal candidate will have prosecutorial experience at either the state or federal level. Also critical is the ability to: manage internal and external matters in a fast-paced environment; effectively collaborate with a growing legal team that partners with pro-bono attorneys, law students, and legal clinics; and work with incarcerated people, and their loved ones to prepare cases for review by the DA. This position requires strong critical thinking, project management skills, and attention to detail. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a collaborative team that is pioneering a new pathway to freedom for people serving excessive prison sentences and making fundamental and lasting cultural changes within prosecutor offices.
Candidates who have prosecutorial trial experience within the criminal justice system or have been directly system-impacted are strongly encouraged to apply. More information available at: https://fortheppl.bamboohr.com/careers
Location – We believe there is great value in working and collaborating face-to-face; therefore, our preference is to have the Senior Staff Attorney located in California (Bay Area). We are open to considering flexible arrangements for the right candidate, with a preference for applicants located in Minnesota or Illinois.
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