Assistant Capital Collateral Counsel II

State of Florida

. Represent indigent Florida death row inmates in postconviction proceedings challenging convictions and sentences in state and federal courts .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in postconviction litigation, including habeas corpus petitions and appeals, while effectively collaborating with legal teams and forensic experts to challenge convictions and sentences.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Postconviction LitigationHabeas Corpus PetitionsFlorida Bar MembershipCollaboration With Forensic ExpertsAppeals To The Florida Supreme Court

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Hard Skills

LitigationAppellate WorkInvestigationFiling MotionsPreparing Legal Documents

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Florida Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

Postconviction ProceedingsWrits Of CertiorariDrug-Free Workplace ActFla. R. Crim. P. 3.112(k)

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represent indigent Florida death row inmates in postconviction proceedings challenging convictions and sentences in state and federal courts
Investigate, file, and litigate state postconviction motions for relief in local circuit courts
Handle appeals to the Florida Supreme Court and petitions for writs of certiorari to the United States Supreme Court
Prepare, file, and litigate habeas corpus petitions in federal district courts, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court
Perform litigation and appellate work as cases progress through postconviction proceedings
Work with forensic experts on guilt and penalty phase issues
Collaborate with attorneys, investigators, clients, witnesses, and experts within assigned case teams
Challenge convictions and sentences effectively

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a member of The Florida Bar
Must meet the requirements of Fla. R. Crim. P. 3.112(k)
Submit a current resume, writing sample, and at least three references
Must comply with reasonable suspicion drug testing under the Drug-Free Workplace Act

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual and sick leave
Average of ten paid holidays
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
Remote work consideration
Part-time, three-quarters time, and contract employment options