Capital Collateral Regional Counsel, North- Assistant Capital Collateral Counsel - 21016342
Legal · TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 · Florida
- Role
- Policy analyst
- Posted
- Oct 20, 2026
- Closes
- Not listed
- Salary
- Justice Administrative Commission
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Summary
The Office of the Capital Collateral Regional Counsel–Northern Region seeks an Assistant Capital Collateral Regional Counsel to represent indigent Florida death row inmates in postconviction proceedings challenging convictions and sentences. The position involves investigating, filing, and litigating state postconviction motions in circuit courts, appeals to the Florida Supreme Court, and federal habeas corpus petitions. Attorneys work in teams with investigators, forensic experts, clients, and witnesses to challenge both guilt and penalty phase issues through state and federal courts.
Key qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited U.S. law school and member in good standing with the Florida Bar
- Excellent writing skills
- Former public defender experience with courtroom and/or appellate experience preferred
- Capital postconviction work experience preferred for remote work consideration
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