CAPITAL COLLATERAL REGIONAL COUNSEL, NORTH - ASSISTANT CAPITAL COLLATERAL COUNSEL II - 21016341

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 Florida state government agency that represents indigent Florida death row inmates in state and federal postconviction proceedings challenging the legality of their convictions and sentences.

The attorney investigates, files, and litigates 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. The role also prepares, files, and litigates habeas corpus petitions in federal district courts, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. It offers litigation and appellate work as cases progress through the postconviction process, including opportunities to work with forensic experts on guilt- and penalty-phase issues.

Cases are assigned to teams of attorneys and investigators. Attorneys work closely with their team, clients, witnesses, and experts to challenge convictions and sentences. Cases usually originate in North Florida, although conflict case appointments may arise from anywhere in Florida. Remote work, part-time, three-quarters-time, and contract arrangements will be considered.

Requirements

• Must be a member of The Florida Bar.
• Must meet the requirements of Fla. R. Crim. P. 3.112(k).

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 with a team of attorneys and investigators, as well as clients, witnesses, and experts, to challenge convictions and sentences.
• Work with forensic experts on guilt- and penalty-phase issues.

Benefits

• Annual and sick leave.
• An average of ten paid holidays, with additional days in some years depending on the calendar.
• One personal holiday each year after six months of employment.
• State group insurance options, including health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance.
• Retirement plan options with employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed