Case Analyst

Innocence Project•New York, NY

2d•$71,200 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Case Analyst is responsible for evaluating most potential innocence claims submitted to the Innocence Project. Each Case Analyst maintains an individual docket of cases. They conduct thorough reviews of case documents before writing extensive memos on their findings, which they present to the Post-Conviction Legal Department. The Innocence Project’s evaluation protocol is process-oriented to ensure equity in the examination of all case materials. The Case Analyst often reviews disturbing and/or graphic case materials. It is critical for a Case Analyst’s work success and personal well-being that they be able to maintain an emotional equilibrium while evaluating traumatic details captured in case transcripts and police reports. The Case Analyst reports to the Intake Department Director. The Case Analyst works in close collaboration with Senior Case Analysts, other Case Analysts, the Investigations Attorney, Document Managers, the Case Associate, and the Intake Assistants. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas and we are not an e-verify employer. The duties of this position require approximately 40 hours of work per week to be performed virtually/in-office. We currently have a hybrid in-office model, with all employees in the office three days per week and the remainder of the week remotely. Wednesday is our organization’s “anchor day” where all staff works in the office. The number of required in-office days is subject to change.

Requirements

Must have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least one (1) year of work experience.
Must have experience synthesizing information into long form memos or other writing projects.
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills.
Deploys exceptional logical reasoning skills by breaking down complex situations into digestible and identifiable components.
Embodies strong organizational and planning skills that entails prioritizing key components of a task while maintaining quality of work and attention to details.
Demonstrates a sincere and positive attitude towards getting things done and proactively acts to resolve challenges.
Deliberate norms and self-initiated activities that enable one to evaluate their mental and emotional state on a regular basis.
Passion for the Innocence Project’s mission and a commitment to criminal legal reform.
Enthusiasm for the work of the Innocence Project and for social justice, including a demonstrated commitment to public interest
Shared commitment to the IP’s values of accountability, collaboration, empathy + compassion, equity, person-centeredness, quality focus, and self-awareness

Responsibilities

Review and analyze correspondence and documents related to criminal cases to determine whether DNA testing could prove the innocence of an individual convicted of a crime.
Produce a written evaluation for each case including analysis of the facts, history of the case, evidence collected and possibilities for testing to prove innocence.
Present evaluated cases at meetings with Intake and Legal Department staff.
Coordinate with staff attorneys, paralegals, and students to ensure effective transition of accepted cases to the Legal Department.
Manage, continuously, a docket of cases at the middle and final stage of evaluation.
Review law firm evaluations and provide feedback, as needed.
Ensure that all communications, correspondence and documents are properly tracked and stored.
Collaborate with Document Managers to procure and assemble case files with documents necessary for analysis (transcripts, appeals, laboratory and investigative reports, correspondence).
Field inquiries from potential clients and their family members via written, electronic and phone correspondence.
Coordinate case review with intake staff at local innocence projects as appropriate.
Work on special projects, as needed, such as process improvements or historical case analysis.