STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 9TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY - 21000335
Position Summary
The Office of Monique Worrell, State Attorney, Ninth Judicial Circuit is seeking a Chief of Post-Conviction Justice to lead the office's efforts to ensure the fairness, accuracy, and integrity of criminal convictions.
Essential Functions
Lead the Conviction Integrity Unit (CIU).
Develop policies and procedures for post-conviction case review.
Advise executive leadership on integrity-related matters and systemic reforms.
Oversee the review of claims involving actual innocence, newly discovered evidence, Brady/Giglio issues, ineffective assistance of counsel, and forensic concerns.
Litigate post-conviction motions, including evidentiary hearings and appellate matters.
Recommend appropriate remedies, including consent to relief where warranted.
Direct independent investigations into claims of wrongful conviction.
Cook with re-investigations, witness interviews, and forensic testing (including DNA).
Collaborate with defense attorneys, innocence organizations, law enforcement agencies, and forensic experts.
Engage with community stakeholders to build trust and transparency.
Identify systemic issues and recommend reforms to prevent wrongful convictions.
Develop and deliver training on ethical obligations, disclosure requirements, and best practices.
Track and report CIU activity, outcomes, and trends.
Maintain transparency through public reporting, consistent with legal and ethical obligations.
Qualifications
Education & Licensure: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school. Active membership in good standing with The Florida Bar.
Experience: Minimum of 8–10 years of criminal law experience, including significant trial and/or appellate experience. Experience with post-conviction litigation is strongly preferred. Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
Knowledge & Skills: Deep understanding of constitutional law, criminal procedure, and ethical obligations (including Brady/Giglio). Familiarity with forensic science and issues related to wrongful convictions. Strong analytical, investigative, and legal writing skills. Excellent judgment, integrity, and commitment to justice. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including those critical of the system.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with or alongside conviction integrity units or innocence organizations.
Background in complex litigation, appellate practice, or civil rights law.
Demonstrated commitment to criminal justice reform and ethical prosecution.
Salary & Benefits
Commensurate with experience, plus State of Florida employee retirement and insurance options, attorney benefits, paid holidays, and leave.
To Apply
Please send a cover letter, resume, via e-mail to ASA-Recruiting@sao9.org. The State Attorney’s Office reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement or to withdraw the announcement without prior written or other notice. All information provided by applicants is subject to verification and background investigation. False statements or omission of information on any application materials may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.