Requisition No: 869102
Agency: Justice Administrative Commission
Working Title: CRIMINAL CONFLICT AND CIVIL REGIONAL COUNSEL, 5TH REGION- ASSISTANT REGIONAL COUNSEL - 21015031
Pay Plan: Regional Counsels
Position Number: 21015031
Salary: $72,000.00 and upwards
Posting Closing Date: 05/31/2026
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CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEYS NEEDED
Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel, Fifth District (RC5)
Our Organization and Mission:
The five Regional Counsel offices were created by the Legislature pursuant to Section 27.511, Fla. Stat. in 2007 to provide legal representation to indigent persons in criminal conflict cases where the Public Defender has a conflict or in cases where there are multiple co-defendants. The Office of Regional Counsel Office, Fifth District (RC5) serves 4 judicial circuits and 13 counties, including Hernando County.
Criminal Defense Attorney - The Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel, 5th District (RC5), is seeking full time criminal defense attorneys in our Brooksville, Hernando County Office. If you want to litigate felony cases before juries, then this is the job for you. The primary objective of the attorney is to provide the most effective representation possible for indigent clients. Must be a member in good standing with The Florida Bar or scheduled to take the February 2026 Bar exam. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter by email to Michael C. Nappi: mnappi@rc5state.com
Starting Salary – $72,000.00 and up and also negotiable depending on experience
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida
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