California Innocence Project
4.5
Glassdoor Rating
20+
Total Staff
10+
Attorneys
50+
Annual Caseload
1
Open Positions
About
Based at California Western School of Law. Works to free the wrongly convicted and advocates for systemic criminal justice reform.
Strategic Career Intelligence
Specializations
Career Pathways
Experience Value
Mission-driven innocence work provides deep post-conviction litigation expertise. Law school affiliation offers teaching opportunities. National reputation in wrongful conviction advocacy opens doors to policy and academic careers.
Holistic Defense Services
Open Positions(1)
View AllStaff Attorney — Innocence
Salary Ranges
| Level | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Entry Level | $65,000-$80,000 |
| Mid-Career | $85,000-$105,000 |
| Senior | $110,000-$140,000 |
| Leadership | $145,000-$190,000 |
Budget & Funding Intelligence
Total Budget
$4M
Sources are being compiled. This assessment is based on publicly available county budget documents.
Budget Trend
? Too Early to TellQuick Info
- County
- San Diego
- Region
- San Diego
- Case Management
- Custom
- Caseload/Attorney
- ~5
- Phone
- (619) 260-4195
- Website
- Visit
Union Representation
Non-union workplace
Benefits
- 403(b) Retirement
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- PSLF-Eligible
- Paid CLE
- Flexible Schedule
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