CAPITAL COLLATERAL REGIONAL COUNSEL, NORTH- ASSISTANT CAPITAL COLLATERAL COUNSEL - 21016342

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Capital Collateral Regional Counsel, North- Assistant Capital Collateral Counsel - 21016342:

Date: Oct 20, 2026

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Requisition No: 885994

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: CAPITAL COLLATERAL REGIONAL COUNSEL, NORTH- ASSISTANT CAPITAL COLLATERAL COUNSEL - 21016342

• Pay Plan: Capital Collateral
• Position Number: 21016342
• Salary: $80,000.00 plus DOE
• Posting Closing Date: 11/30/2026
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• OFFICE OF THE CAPITAL COLLATERAL REGIONAL COUNSEL
• NORTHERN REGION
• Assistant Capital Collateral Regional Counsel—North
• Position Number: 016342
• Hiring Salary: $80,000.00 plus DOE
• Capital Postconviction Second-Chair Attorney

Position Description

The Office of the Capital Collateral Regional Counsel–Northern Region (“CCRC-North”) is a State of Florida government agency which represents indigent Florida death row inmates in postconviction proceedings challenging the legality of their convictions and sentences in state and in federal courts.

CCRC-North is responsible for investigating, filing, and litigating state postconviction motions for relief in local circuit courts, appeals to the Florida Supreme Court, and petitions for writs of certiorari to the United States Supreme Court.

In addition, CCRC-North attorneys are responsible for preparing, filing, and litigating habeas corpus petitions in the federal district courts, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. This position includes both litigation and appellate opportunities as the case moves through the postconviction process.

Attorneys also have the opportunity to work with a variety of forensic experts related to guilt and penalty phase issues.

Cases are assigned to a team within CCRC-North, consisting of attorneys and investigators. Attorneys work closely with their team, clients, witnesses and experts to effectively challenge the conviction and sentence. CCRC-North’s cases usually originate in North Florida; however, conflict case appointments may arise from anywhere in Florida.

Requirements

• The qualified candidate must be a graduate of an accredited U.S. law school and a member in good standing with the Florida Bar.
• Must have excellent writing skills.
• Former public defenders with courtroom and/or appellate experience are preferred.

Salary and Benefits

• Annual salary is $80,000 plus, depending on experience.
• Will consider remote work if previous experience includes capital postconviction work.

The position offers full State benefits including, but not limited to: annual and sick leave; an average of ten paid holidays (some years include additional days depending how the calendar falls); 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; and retirement plan options with employer contributions. Additional retirement information can be found at

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To apply

Send a current resume, a writing sample, and at least three references via email to: Dawn Macready, Acting Capital Collateral Regional Counsel-North,

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at on how your current benefits may be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

• Location: TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301
• Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee
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