CAPITAL COLLATERAL REGIONAL COUNSEL, NORTH- ASSISTANT CAPITAL COLLATERAL COUNSEL - 21016342

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

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About The Position

The Office of the Capital Collateral Regional Counsel–Northern Region (CCRC-North) is a State of Florida government agency that represents indigent Florida death row inmates in postconviction proceedings challenging the legality of their convictions and sentences in state and federal courts. The office investigates, files, and litigates state postconviction motions in local circuit courts, appeals to the Florida Supreme Court, and petitions for writs of certiorari to the United States Supreme Court. Attorneys also prepare, file, and litigate federal habeas corpus petitions in federal district courts, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.

This position, described as a Capital Postconviction Second-Chair Attorney, includes litigation and appellate work as cases move through the postconviction process. Attorneys may work with forensic experts on guilt- and penalty-phase issues. Cases are assigned to teams of attorneys and investigators, and the attorney works closely with team members, clients, witnesses, and experts to challenge convictions and sentences. Cases usually originate in North Florida, though conflict appointments may come from anywhere in Florida.

The annual salary is $80,000 or more depending on experience. Remote work will be considered for candidates whose previous experience includes capital postconviction work. The position offers State benefits, including leave, paid holidays, insurance options, and retirement plan options with employer contributions.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited U.S. law school.
• Member in good standing with the Florida Bar.
• Excellent writing skills.

Nice To Haves

• Former public defender experience.
• Courtroom and/or appellate experience.
• Previous capital postconviction experience for consideration of remote work.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, file, and litigate state postconviction motions for relief in local circuit courts.
• Handle appeals to the Florida Supreme Court and petitions for writs of certiorari to the United States Supreme Court.
• Prepare, file, and litigate habeas corpus petitions in federal district courts, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.
• Work on litigation and appellate matters as cases progress through the postconviction process.
• Work with forensic experts on guilt- and penalty-phase issues.
• Collaborate with assigned attorneys and investigators, clients, witnesses, and experts to challenge convictions and sentences.

Benefits

• Annual and sick leave.
• An average of ten paid holidays, with some years including additional days depending on the calendar.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree