CAPITAL COLLATERAL REGIONAL COUNSEL, MIDDLE- ASSISTANT CAPITAL COLLATERAL COUNSEL I - 21015655

Job Duties

CCRC-M attorneys must be able to develop rapport with death-sentenced clients, to investigate, draft, and present motions for post-conviction relief in state court, and to litigate access to public records. Attorneys will conduct evidentiary hearings in state circuit court, file and argue appeals in the Florida Supreme Court, file Petitions for Writs of Habeas Corpus in the federal district courts, and handle appeals there from in the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. Attorneys will also work closely with their investigators to clients’ friends and family members; identify documents to collect; review trial evidence; and work with experts to develop mitigation themes and challenge forensic evidence.

Requirements

• Candidates must be able to organize work and set priorities to meet critical state and federal court deadlines.
• This position may require travel.
• It may also require occasionally working beyond business hours, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• A background investigation is required as a condition of employment.

Selection Criteria

• Candidates must possess a commitment to the defense of death-sentenced individuals;
• have excellent writing and oral advocacy skills, and an ability to think creatively and strategically about capital litigation;
• be able to develop a rapport with people of different backgrounds;
• be able to work independently and take initiative;
• be capable of analyzing and communicating complex information;
• work well in teams.

Salary/Benefits

This is a full-time, at-will position. The salary range is $93,000 to $110,000 and is commensurate with qualifications and previous experience in criminal and/or capital post-conviction cases. Please note that salary is a portion of your total compensation, as benefits include health and life insurance as well as various supplemental plans; and paid annual leave, sick leave and state-recognized holidays. Benefits also include retirement options such as an investment or pension plan.

How to Apply

Interested applicants shall submit a cover letter, resume, references, and a writing sample to Eric Pinkard (pinkard@ccmr.state.fl.us), Gerod Hooper (hooper@ccmr.state.fl.us), and Ehrin Saladino (saladino@ccmr.state.fl.us). PLEASE NOTE: Applications sent directly to People First will not be reviewed. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; this posting may be used to fill more than one position.