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Northern California Innocence Project

San Jose, Santa Clara County · Bay Area
NonprofitLimited OpeningsHigh Risk

4.6

Glassdoor Rating

15+

Total Staff

8+

Attorneys

30+

Annual Caseload

1

Open Positions

About

Based at Santa Clara University School of Law. Investigates and litigates claims of actual innocence throughout Northern California.

Strategic Career Intelligence

Specializations

Post-Conviction ReliefInnocence LitigationCriminal Justice ReformDNA Evidence

Career Pathways

Nonprofit DefenseAppellate Practice

Experience Value

Investigative-focused innocence work develops unique skills in evidence review and post-conviction litigation. Santa Clara Law affiliation provides academic opportunities and Silicon Valley networking.

Holistic Defense Services

InvestigatorsLaw Student Fellows

Open Positions(1)

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Staff Attorney

San Jose
$68k$88k
post convictioninnocence1-3 yearsBilingual Preferred
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Salary Ranges

LevelSalary Range
Entry Level$62,000-$78,000
Mid-Career$82,000-$100,000
Senior$105,000-$135,000
Leadership$140,000-$185,000

Budget & Funding Intelligence

Total Budget

$3M

High Risk

Sources are being compiled. This assessment is based on publicly available county budget documents.

Budget Trend

? Too Early to Tell

Quick Info

County
Santa Clara
Region
Bay Area
Case Management
Custom
Caseload/Attorney
~4
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Union Representation

Non-union workplace

Benefits

  • 403(b) Retirement
  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • PSLF-Eligible
  • Paid CLE
  • Flexible Schedule

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