Chief, Conviction Integrity & Post-Conviction Review

Office of Monique H. Worrell, State Attorney 9th Judicial Circuit of Florida; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of Monique Worrell, State Attorney, Ninth Judicial Circuit seeks a Chief of Post Conviction Justice to oversee the CIU, guide post-conviction reviews, and drive reforms ensuring fairness and integrity in convictions.

The role requires extensive criminal law experience, leadership ability, and strong collaboration with defense, law enforcement, and forensic experts to advance justice and transparency.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with The Florida Bar.
• 8–10 years of criminal law experience, including trial and/or appellate work.
• Post-conviction litigation experience preferred.
• Supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Strong litigation, trial, and evidentiary hearing skills.
• Deep understanding of constitutional law and criminal procedure, including Brady/Giglio.
• Familiarity with forensic science and wrongful-conviction issues.
• Excellent analytical, investigative, and legal writing abilities.
• Highest level of integrity and ethical judgment with ability to collaborate across diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Conviction Integrity Unit (CIU).
• Develop policies and procedures for post-conviction case review.
• Advise executive leadership on integrity-related matters and reforms.

Skills

Litigation

Trial experience

Appellate experience

Work under pressure

Constitutional law

Criminal procedure

Brady/Giglio knowledge

Forensic science familiarity

Analytical writing

Leadership/ethics

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Active Florida Bar in good standing

Job description

The Office of Monique Worrell, State Attorney, Ninth Judicial Circuit seeks a Chief of Post Conviction Justice to oversee the CIU, guide post-conviction reviews, and drive reforms ensuring fairness and integrity in convictions.

The role requires extensive criminal law experience, leadership ability, and strong collaboration with defense, law enforcement, and forensic experts to advance justice and transparency.