CAPITAL COLLATERAL REGIONAL COUNSEL, NORTH- ASSISTANT CAPITAL COLLATERAL COUNSEL I - 21015838
About The Position
The Office of the Capital Collateral Regional Counsel–Northern Region (“CCRC-North”) is a State of Florida government agency which represents indigent Florida death row inmates in postconviction proceedings challenging the legality of their convictions and sentences in state and in federal courts. CCRC-North is responsible for investigating, filing, and litigating state postconviction motions for relief in local circuit courts, appeals to the Florida Supreme Court, and petitions for writs of certiorari to the United States Supreme Court. In addition, CCRC-North attorneys are responsible for preparing, filing, and litigating habeas corpus petitions in the federal district courts, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. This position includes both litigation and appellate opportunities as the case moves through the postconviction process. Attorneys also have the opportunity to work with a variety of forensic experts related to guilt and penalty phase issues. Cases are assigned to a team within CCRC-North. Each team consists, at a minimum, of a lead attorney, a second chair attorney, and an investigator. Attorneys work closely with their team, clients, witnesses and experts to effectively challenge the conviction and sentence. CCRC-North’s cases usually originate in North Florida; however, conflict case appointments may arise from anywhere in Florida.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited U.S. law school
- Member in good standing with the Florida Bar
- Must have excellent writing skills
Nice To Haves
- Former public defenders with courtroom experience are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Investigating, filing, and litigating state postconviction motions for relief in local circuit courts
- Appeals to the Florida Supreme Court
- Petitions for writs of certiorari to the United States Supreme Court
- Preparing, filing, and litigating habeas corpus petitions in the federal district courts, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court
- Work with a variety of forensic experts related to guilt and penalty phase issues
Benefits
- Annual and sick leave
- An average of ten paid holidays
- One personal holiday each year (after six months of employment)
- State group insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
- Retirement plan options with employer contributions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
