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Assistant Capital Collateral Counsel II

Represent people on Florida’s death row in postconviction cases, challenging convictions and sentences. Handle state and federal litigation, appeals, and habeas petitions.

USUnited StatesFLFlorida
$100,000 / year
RemoteFull-timeMiddleSeniorEnglish RequiredGeneral Counsel

Description

  • Represent indigent people on Florida’s death row in state and federal postconviction proceedings challenging their convictions and sentences.
  • Investigate, file, and litigate state postconviction relief motions in local circuit courts.
  • Handle appeals before the Florida Supreme Court and petitions for writs of certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court.
  • Prepare, file, and litigate habeas corpus petitions in federal district courts, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court.
  • Conduct litigation and appellate work throughout postconviction proceedings.
  • Work with forensic experts on issues related to guilt and the penalty phase.
  • Collaborate with attorneys, investigators, clients, witnesses, and experts on assigned case teams.
  • Challenge convictions and sentences through effective legal advocacy.

Requirements

  • Be a member of The Florida Bar.
  • Meet the requirements of Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.112(k).
  • Submit a current résumé, a writing sample, and at least three references.
  • Comply with reasonable suspicion drug testing under the Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Benefits

  • Annual and sick leave.
  • An average of ten paid holidays.
  • One personal holiday per year after six months of employment.
  • State group insurance options, including health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental coverage.
  • Retirement plan options with employer contributions.
  • Consideration for remote work.
  • Part-time, three-quarter-time, and contract employment options.

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