State of Mississippi

Office of Capital Post-Conviction Counsel 239 North Lamar St., Ste. 404

Jackson, MS 39201

601-359-5733

EMPLOYMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

November 2025

Capital Post-Conviction Attorney Position

The Mississippi Office of Capital Post-Conviction Counsel (CPCC) is accepting applications for an attorney position. CPCC is a Mississippi state agency that represents death row inmates in their state post-conviction proceedings after the conclusion of their direct appeals. The CPCC also has authority to represent death-sentenced persons in federal habeas proceedings as well as certain ancillary matters. The CPCC is dedicated to protecting the rights and dignity of our clients through zealous, compassionate, effective legal advocacy.

Position Description

The ideal candidate will be adept at written and oral advocacy and committed to client-centered representation. CPCC attorneys work as part of a team but also have a large degree of autonomy and lead their teams throughout post-conviction proceedings.

Attorneys represent clients from the onset of post-conviction proceedings. Attorneys must develop and maintain a strong working relationship with clients as well as review and analyze records and other documents and identify potential legal claims and investigative needs. Attorneys work closely with fact and mitigation investigators. Some travel is required.

Experience and Qualifications

• Please see Mississippi Rule of Appellate Procedure 22.
• Also, within one year of accepting this position, must be admitted to the Mississippi Bar and admitted to practice before the federal courts of Mississippi and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

Salary

Salary is statutory and based on experience, with a current maximum salary of $120,960. Health insurance with a nominal premium and other benefits are provided.

Selection Criteria

Preference may be given to those who have worked in capital defense at the trial, appellate, and/or post-conviction level, but all interested attorneys are encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should send: (1) a cover letter discussing their experience, skills, and interest in death penalty work; (2) a resume; (3) three professional references with contact information; and (4) a writing sample—preferably a brief which was primarily drafted by the applicant—to Krissy Nobile at knobile@pcc.state.ms.us. If you have questions, Krissy’s personal cell 662.401.9643.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

CPCC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability.