The Center for Death Penalty Litigation (CDPL) in Durham, North Carolina seeks to hire a new staff attorney to support its mission.
CDPL is a non-profit law firm and advocacy organization that works to provide the highest quality representation to people facing execution and to end the death penalty in North Carolina. A significant component of our work is exposing and challenging the racism inherent in the death penalty. In addition to representing clients in trials, appeals, and post-conviction matters, CDPL spearheads litigation, public education campaigns, and cross-disciplinary projects that further our goals of ending the death penalty and addressing systemic injustices. Our team of attorneys, mitigation investigators, paralegals, and support staff has been a key force in changing public opinion and stopping executions.
CDPL seeks to build an organizational culture that promotes our anti-racist values and is an equal opportunity employer welcoming qualified applicants of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, and abilities. We seek attorneys with diverse experiences and backgrounds. Our racial equity statement can be found at cdpl.org/about/racial-equity.
CDPL strives to cultivate an open, collegial, and collaborative working environment with an emphasis on learning and mentoring. While we are passionate about our work, we also believe in work-life balance, offering a 37.5-hour work week and flexible schedule. We also offer generous paid holidays and sick time, among other benefits.
Applicants should send a cover letter detailing interest; a resume; contact information (email and phone number) for two professional references; and a writing sample of approximately 10 pages (preference for memo/brief reflecting client advocacy) to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. For additional information about this posting, please contact Barrie Wallace at [email protected].
CDPL is seeking to hire an attorney, with a J.D. from an accredited law school and at least two years of relevant experience, to work on state post-conviction proceedings for death-sentenced clients in the North Carolina state courts. A successful candidate may also, depending on interest and need, work on capital and non-capital trial and appellate cases. Relevant experience may include work experience in an adjacent field prior to law school, law school clinics, clerkships, internships, and externships.
In addition to these qualifications, ideal candidates will have:
• A commitment to ending the death penalty and addressing systemic unfairness in the criminal justice system
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• An understanding of issues common in capital cases, including mental illness, poverty, racism, and substance abuse
• An interest in advocacy and public education, in addition to direct representation of clients
• A license to practice law in North Carolina, or the ability to be admitted to the North Carolina Bar
Applicants should send a cover letter detailing interest; a resume; contact information (email and phone number) for two professional references; and a writing sample of approximately 10 pages (preference for memo/brief reflecting client advocacy) to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. For additional information about this posting, please contact Barrie Wallace at [email protected].
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