Closing Date: 1st January, 2027
Description:
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 more information, please see www.myfrs.com);
- 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.
