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

State of Florida · Remote, United States

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Agency: Justice Administrative Commission
OFFICE OF THE CAPITAL COLLATERAL REGIONAL COUNSEL
Position Description:

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. This position includes both litigation and appellate opportunities as the case moves through the postconviction process. Requirements:

The qualified candidate must be a graduate of an accredited U.S. law school and a member in good standing with the Florida Bar. Must have excellent writing skills. Will consider remote work if previous experience includes capital postconviction work.
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; and retirement plan options with employer contributions. Additional retirement information can be found at

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