Arizona Capital Representation Project, Executive Director
| Job Title | ||
| Executive Director | ||
| Job Location | ||
| Tucson, AZ | ||
| Job Type | ||
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Legal - Defender |
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| Organization Information: | ||
| Arizona Capital Representation Project | ||
| 133 E Speedway Blvd | ||
| Tucson, AZ 85705 | ||
| Position Description: | ||
| The Arizona Capital Representation Project is the only non-profit death penalty resource center in Arizona. The Project consults on capital cases at all stages of legal proceedings and directly represents indigent death-sentenced inmates in state and federal courts. The Project also offers free legal resources such as training seminars, sample pleadings, research materials and moot courts. Position Description The Executive Director will directly represent death-eligible indigent criminal defendants at trial, appeal, or post-conviction; consult on capital cases at all procedural stages; assist with preparation and presentation of training seminars, moot courts, research materials, legal publications and other legal resources; supervise staff members (including two full-time employees and four part-time employees); and oversee the daily operations of the organization. Qualifications Applicants must have at least five years experience in litigation of serious criminal cases. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to and passion for representation of persons facing the death penalty. Applicants must possess excellent research, writing, and communication skills, as well as computer proficiency. Applicants must be able to work in a team environment, set priorities, and meet critical deadlines. |
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| Requirements: | ||
| A license to practice law in the state of Arizona is preferred. If applicant is not licensed in Arizona, he or she must be willing to sit for the next Arizona Bar Exam or qualify for admission pro hac vice. Qualification under Rule 6.8 of the Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure is preferred. | ||
| How To Apply: | ||
| Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, references, and substantial writing samples. The application may be e-mailed to Jennifer Bedier at azcaprep@hotmail.com or mailed to 133 E. Speedway Blvd. #1, Tucson, AZ 85705. Electronic applications are preferred. The Project will fill the position as soon as a strong applicant is identified. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. | ||
| Note: | ||
| The Project is an equal opportunity employer. | ||
| Salary: | ||
| Highly competitive salary and benefits are offered. | ||
| Submission Deadline: | ||
| 03/31/2009 | ||
