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

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); Remote; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual and sick leave

Ten paid holidays

Personal holiday after six months

State group insurance (health, life,-d

Retirement plan with employer matching

Job summary

The Office of the Capital Collateral Regional Counsel–Northern Region is seeking a Lead Attorney to represent indigent death row inmates in postconviction proceedings. The role covers state and federal postconviction litigation, including motions, appeals, and habeas petitions, with opportunities to work with forensic experts.

Candidates must be Florida Bar members and comply with Fla. R. Crim. P. 3.112(k). State benefits apply, with flexible work arrangements considered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Litigate postconviction motions in state circuit courts and appellate courts.
• Litigate habeas corpus petitions in federal courts and appellate circuits.
• Collaborate with a team, clients, witnesses and experts throughout the postconviction process.

Job description

Capital PostconvictionLead Attorney

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 positionincludes 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, consisting of attorneys and investigators. 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:

The qualified candidate must be members of The Florida Bar and meet the requirements of Fla. R. Crim. P. 3.112(k).

Salary and Benefits:

Full-time salary is $100,000 plus DOE. Will consider r emote work, part-time, three-quarters time, and contract employment. The position offers full State benefits including, but not limited to:

• annual and sick leave
• an average of ten paid holidays (some years include additional days depending how the calendar falls)
• 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

Additional retirement information can be found at www.myfrs.com . Additional information on benefits can be found at www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .

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Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

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The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.