Capital Collateral Regional Counsel- Assistant Capital Collateral Counsel I- 21010737

Florida Department of Corrections

Tampa, Florida, US
Base: $89,000.00; bonus/equity: not specified; ben...
On-site
Develop rapport with death-sentenced clients
Draft motions for post-conviction relief
Litigate access to public records
The Florida Department of Corrections is seeking a full-time Assistant Capital Collateral Counsel in Tampa, Florida, focused on advocating for indigent individuals sentenced to death in their post-conviction proceedings. The role requires strong legal skills, interpersonal abilities, and a commitment to capital defense, along with a starting salary of $89,000 and comprehensive benefits

Job Summary

  • The Office of the Capital Collateral Regional Counsel advocates for indigent persons sentenced to death in Florida.
  • Attorneys will file and argue appeals in the Florida Supreme Court, Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.
  • Starting salary is $89,000 with benefits including health insurance, retirement options, and paid leave.

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The Florida Department of Corrections is seeking a full-time Assistant Capital Collateral Counsel in Tampa, Florida, focused on advocating for indigent individuals sentenced to death in their post-conviction proceedings. The role requires strong legal skills, interpersonal abilities, and a commitment to capital defense, along with a starting salary of $89,000 and comprehensive benefits.

Salary

Base: $89,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health/life insurance, retirement plans, paid leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Develop rapport with death-sentenced clients
  • Draft motions for post-conviction relief
  • Litigate access to public records
  • Conduct evidentiary hearings in state court
  • File Petitions for Writs of Habeas Corpus

Nice-to-have

  • Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills
  • Ability to think creatively and strategically
  • Work well in teams independently
  • Analyze and communicate complex information

Key Requirements

  • Commitment to defense of death-sentenced individuals
  • Must pass background investigation
  • Possess excellent interpersonal skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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