Staff Attorney

North Carolina Prisoner Legal Services is dedicated to helping those inmates the criminal justice system has forgotten about. Our post-conviction attorneys evaluate claims of prisoners who pled guilty or were convicted at trial and lost their initial appeals for offenses ranging from DWIs to first-degree murder, and litigate the cases where we can make a difference. Our post- conviction attorneys have raised claims on behalf of our clients in state and federal court, including claims of incorrect or excessive sentences, ineffective assistance of counsel, prosecutorial misconduct, selective prosecution, newly discovered evidence and actual innocence. Our attorneys have been successful in reducing prison sentences, securing new trials for our clients, and exonerating the innocent.
Applicants must have a demonstrated commitment to indigent defense or public interest work and explain in their cover letters why they are interested in working on behalf of incarcerated persons. Applicants should have strong interpersonal skills, be detail-oriented, write well, and be able to relate to people of diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are seeking someone with at least three years of experience. The successful applicant must hold a North Carolina law license prior to beginning work. Salary DOE. Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, employer-funded 401(k), and generous annual leave. NCPLS is an equal opportunity employer.