This attorney will work on a team in collaboration with the Hennepin County Attorney's Office (HCAO) to screen possible cases for prosecutor-initiated resentencing (PIR) pursuant a new law in Minnesota. This statute allows prosecutors for good cause to petition the court to resentence an individual in order to decrease the amount of time they will spend in prison. With the passage of this law, HCAO expects a large group of applications will be made for PIR. University of St Thomas Law is undertaking a two-year project to assist HCAO in this process. In addition to this hire, the team will consist of one senior fulltime attorney who will be the direct supervisor over this position and a part-time administrator. The project will also involve UST law students who will be trained and supervised by both the project attorneys.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• In conjunction with supervisor, develop protocols, procedures and documents to ensure fair, thorough and efficient screening of cases and communication with applicants.
• In conjunction with staff and law students, receive documentation from HCAO on each case and maintain it in a confidential and organized manner, and also request and gather other necessary documentation to make thorough and thoughtful recommendations to HCAO regarding case acceptance for PIR.
• In conjunction with staff and law students, compile, summarize, analyze documents and prepare reports based on documents collected as well as possible interviews and investigations.
• In conjunction with staff and law students, direct the work of investigators and law students to develop any additional information needed for thorough reports and recommendations regarding PIR. This may include interviews with applicants and other parties.
• In conjunction with staff and law students, meet with staff at HCAO to present and discuss reports and recommendations.
• In conjunction with staff and law students, assist HCAO in drafting petitions for PIR.  
• In conjunction with staff, supervise students and develop trainings and materials for them.  

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‍QUALIFICATIONS‍

Minimum Qualifications

• J.D.
• Licensed to practice law in Minnesota
• Have 3+ years of experience in criminal law with some of that time devoted to felony cases

Preferred Qualifications

• Some experience directing and reviewing the work law students or student law clerks