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Requisition No: 887058
Agency: Justice Administrative Commission
Working Title: CRIMINAL CONFLICT AND CIVIL REGIONAL COUNSEL, 5TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT REGIONAL COUNSEL - 21014979
Pay Plan: Regional Counsels
Position Number: 21014979
Salary: $73,000.00 AND UPWARDS
Posting Closing Date: 01/01/2027
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DEPENDENCY ATTORNEY NEEDED
Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel, Fifth District, Melbourne, Florida
Our Organization and Mission:
The Office of Regional Counsel, Fifth Region (RC5) was created by the Legislature in 2007, pursuant to Section 27.511, Fla. Stat., to provide legal representation to indigent individuals in over 20 different areas of law. RC5 serves 4 judicial circuits and 13 counties, including St. John’s and Putman Counties.
Dependency Attorney – RC5 is seeking a full time dependency attorney in Melbourne, Brevard County, Florida. The position involves representing parents and litigating dependency and termination of parental rights cases. The position also includes representing adults, the elderly, and minor clients in Guardianship and Marchman Act cases. No experience needed. Must be a member in good standing with the Florida Bar. To apply, please send a resume, and cover letter by email to Michael C. Nappi: mnappi@rc5state.com.
Starting Salary – $73,000.00 and up and also negotiable depending on experience
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
- 20 hours of Annual Leave per month, 8.4 hours of sick leave per month;
- Paid Federal and State holidays;
- One paid Personal Day each year;
- State health insurance with coverage options including family, dental, vision, etc.;
- Life Insurance;
- Retirement Plan options (
- For a more complete list of benefits, please see www.mybenefits.myflorida.com;
- Free Annual CLE’s;
- Bar Dues Reimbursement.
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at 1-844-377-1888 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.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Nearest Major Market: Melbourne
Requisition No: 887058
Agency: Justice Administrative Commission
Working Title: CRIMINAL CONFLICT AND CIVIL REGIONAL COUNSEL, 5TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT REGIONAL COUNSEL - 21014979
Pay Plan: Regional Counsels
Position Number: 21014979
Salary: $73,000.00 AND UPWARDS
Posting Closing Date: 01/01/2027
Total Compensation Estimator Tool
DEPENDENCY ATTORNEY NEEDED
Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel, Fifth District, Melbourne, Florida
Our Organization and Mission:
The Office of Regional Counsel, Fifth Region (RC5) was created by the Legislature in 2007, pursuant to Section 27.511, Fla. Stat., to provide legal representation to indigent individuals in over 20 different areas of law. RC5 serves 4 judicial circuits and 13 counties, including St. John’s and Putman Counties.
Dependency Attorney – RC5 is seeking a full time dependency attorney in Melbourne, Brevard County, Florida. The position involves representing parents and litigating dependency and termination of parental rights cases. The position also includes representing adults, the elderly, and minor clients in Guardianship and Marchman Act cases. No experience needed. Must be a member in good standing with the Florida Bar. To apply, please send a resume, and cover letter by email to Michael C. Nappi: mnappi@rc5state.com.
Starting Salary – $73,000.00 and up and also negotiable depending on experience
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
- 20 hours of Annual Leave per month, 8.4 hours of sick leave per month;
- Paid Federal and State holidays;
- One paid Personal Day each year;
- State health insurance with coverage options including family, dental, vision, etc.;
- Life Insurance;
- Retirement Plan options (
- For a more complete list of benefits, please see www.mybenefits.myflorida.com;
- Free Annual CLE’s;
- Bar Dues Reimbursement.
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at 1-844-377-1888 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.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Nearest Major Market: Melbourne
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant regional counsel jobs.
- Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Experience drafting legal memoranda, briefs, or regulatory submissions
- Familiarity with federal or state administrative law and regulatory frameworks
- Strong written and oral advocacy skills demonstrated in a professional legal setting
- Experience reviewing and negotiating contracts, settlements, or enforcement agreements
Tips for Your Assistant Regional Counsel Job Search
Tailor your resume to the agency
Government and regulated-industry employers expect your resume to reflect the specific regulatory framework they operate under. Highlight the relevant statutes, enforcement contexts, or practice areas you've worked in, not just general litigation or contract experience.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists assistant regional counsel openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Lead with jurisdiction-specific experience
Hiring managers for assistant regional counsel roles want to see the specific jurisdiction or regulatory body you've practiced in front of. Name the agency, court, or body explicitly in your resume's experience bullets rather than describing duties in general terms.
Get your bar admission details right
Many employers require bar admission in a specific state or will only accept candidates who can waive in quickly. Check the job posting carefully and list each state where you're admitted, your admission year, and your bar number, so screeners don't pass over your application.
Prepare a writing sample from a relevant area
Most assistant regional counsel interview processes include a writing sample review. Choose a brief, memo, or motion that reflects the practice area of the role, not just your strongest piece of work, and be ready to discuss your reasoning and edit choices in the interview.
Negotiate start dates and bar reciprocity early
If you need to waive into a new state bar before starting, raise that timeline in your first conversation with the hiring team. Employers in this role have navigated bar admission delays before and can often adjust offer terms if you're transparent upfront.
Assistant Regional Counsel Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most assistant regional counsels?
The most active employers for assistant regional counsels right now are State of Florida, Office of Criminal Conflict & Civil Regional Counsel, 2nd DCA, and Cisco, and the most openings are in Florida, Texas, and Michigan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Volume shifts with agency hiring cycles and regulatory priorities, so checking listings regularly gives you the most accurate picture.
How many assistant regional counsel jobs are remote?
About 40% of assistant regional counsel openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully in-office roles more common in government agencies and court-adjacent positions. Advisory, compliance, and contract review work tends to be the most remote-accessible, while roles involving regular appearances or agency enforcement actions typically require a physical presence.
How do you become an assistant regional counsel?
Start by earning a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, then pass the bar exam in at least one state. Build experience through clerkships, government internships, or practice in a relevant area such as regulatory law, administrative law, or litigation. Apply to entry-level staff attorney or law clerk roles within agencies or regulated industries to establish the specialized background these positions require.
Can you get hired as an assistant regional counsel with little experience?
Some employers, particularly federal and state agencies, hire assistant regional counsels directly out of law school or from judicial clerkships, treating the role as an entry-level attorney position. Focusing your applications on agencies with structured new-attorney programs, emphasizing relevant internships or clinic work, and demonstrating familiarity with the agency's regulatory area strengthens your candidacy even without years of practice experience.
What does the assistant regional counsel interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a resume and writing sample review, followed by a phone or video screen with HR or a supervising attorney. Finalists usually complete one or two rounds of substantive interviews covering legal reasoning, past casework, and knowledge of the agency's regulatory area. Some employers also include a short legal analysis exercise or ask candidates to discuss their writing sample in depth.
Where can I find and apply to assistant regional counsel jobs?
You can find and apply to assistant regional counsel jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that fit your practice area, jurisdiction, and experience level, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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