Capital Collateral Regional Counsel, Assistant

State of Florida

. Represent indigent Florida death row inmates in postconviction proceedings challenging the legality of convictions and sentences .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeTallahassee • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in postconviction litigation, including habeas corpus petitions and appeals to the Florida Supreme Court and U.S. Supreme Court. Strong collaboration skills with attorneys, forensic experts, and clients are essential for effective case management.

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Postconviction LitigationHabeas Corpus PetitionsFlorida Supreme Court AppealsCollaboration With Forensic ExpertsCourtroom Experience

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchWriting SkillsLitigationAppellate WorkCase InvestigationFiling MotionsDrafting PetitionsCourtroom AdvocacyPostconviction MotionsForensic Analysis

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationAttention To DetailCritical ThinkingProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Florida Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

Death Row InmatesPostconviction ProceedingsDrug-Free Workplace ActVeterans’ PreferenceConflict Case Appointments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represent indigent Florida death row inmates in postconviction proceedings challenging the legality of convictions and sentences
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
Participate in litigation and appellate work as cases move through the postconviction process
Work with forensic experts on guilt- and penalty-phase issues
Collaborate with attorneys, investigators, clients, witnesses, and experts
Handle cases originating in North Florida and potential conflict case appointments anywhere in Florida

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of an accredited U.S. law school
Member in good standing with the Florida Bar
Excellent writing skills
Current resume, writing sample, and at least three references required for application
Former public defenders with courtroom and/or appellate experience are preferred
Must comply with reasonable suspicion drug testing under the Drug-Free Workplace Act
Veterans’ Preference candidates must submit required supporting documentation, where applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual and sick leave
An 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 may be considered if previous experience includes capital postconviction work