ATTORNEY

Full-time

No

What you will do as an ATTORNEY:

- Advocate for the safety, well-being, and permanency of Florida’s abused, abandoned, and neglected children.
- Take primary responsibility for multiple cases and ensure legal requirements are met to secure permanent and safe homes for dependent children.
- Collaborate with investigators and case managers to gather evidence and prepare witnesses for trial.
- Utilize best practice litigation techniques to lead the nation in dependency advocacy.
- Participate in training programs provided by Children's Legal Services to enhance legal skills and knowledge.

Qualifications for the ATTORNEY role:

- Law Degree
- Admission to the Florida Bar

Training and Benefits provided for ATTORNEYS:

- Multi-week onboarding program
- Quarterly intensive multi-day New Attorney Training
- Annual multi-day Advanced Litigation Academy
- Fulfillment of all CLE requirements through webinars and live trainings
- Florida Bar annual dues paid for by the Department
- Public Loan Forgiveness Program
- No state income tax for residents of Florida
- Generous annual leave and sick leave accrual
- Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
- State Group Insurance coverage options
- Retirement plan options
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition waivers

Compensation for ATTORNEYS:

- Annual base salary of $55,000
- Total compensation of at least $77,947, including benefits

Growth Opportunities for ATTORNEYS:

- Pathways for promotion to leadership positions in the courtroom or office.
- Participation in special projects to develop strategies for better outcomes for children.

How to Apply for the ATTORNEY role:

- Submit an online application including a cover letter and resume.
- Additional materials such as writing samples, transcripts, and references may be requested.

Join Children's Legal Services and make a difference in the lives of children in Florida!

The organization is an E-Verify employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center in advance. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace and all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing.

H1 and H2 Friendly Headings:

H1: ATTORNEY - Make a Difference in the Lives of Children in Florida

H2: Join Children's Legal Services and Advocate for the Safety and Well-Being of Foster Children

H2: Qualifications for the ATTORNEY Role

H2: Training and Benefits Provided for ATTORNEYS

H2: Compensation and Growth Opportunities for ATTORNEYS

H2: How to Apply for the ATTORNEY Role

H2: The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer

H2: Candidates Requiring Accommodation or Drug Testing Must Notify in Advance

H2: Nearest Major Market: Panama City

Bullet Points:

- Advocate for the safety, well-being, and permanency of Florida's foster children as an ATTORNEY for Children's Legal Services.
- Take primary responsibility for multiple cases and ensure legal requirements are met to secure permanent and safe homes for dependent children.
- Collaborate with investigators and case managers to gather evidence and prepare witnesses for trial.
- Utilize best practice litigation techniques to lead the nation in dependency advocacy.
- Training provided through onboarding program, New Attorney Training, and Advanced Litigation Academy.
- Benefits include paid Florida Bar dues, Public Loan Forgiveness Program, and generous leave accrual.
- Opportunity for growth and promotion within the organization.
- Submit an online application and additional materials as requested to apply.
- The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports a Drug-Free workplace.

SEO Friendly Job Title: ATTORNEY - Foster Children Advocate for Children's Legal Services in Florida

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MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN!
GROW WITH US TODAY!
JOIN CHILDREN'S LEGAL SERVICES AND ADVOCATE FOR FOSTER CHILDREN!
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ATTORNEY ROLE: LAW DEGREE AND FLORIDA BAR ADMISSION
TRAINING AND BENEFITS PROVIDED FOR ATTORNEYS
COMPENSATION AND GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FOR ATTORNEYS
APPLY NOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN!
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
NOTIFY IN ADVANCE FOR ACCOMMODATIONS OR DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENTS.

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Florida Bar annual dues, Public Loan Forgiveness Program, No state income tax, 176 hours of annual leave, 104 hours of sick leave, 9 paid holidays, 1 Personal Holiday, State Group Insurance coverage, Retirement plan options, Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition waivers, and more.

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Law Degree

Submit an online application with cover letter and resume. May be requested to provide writing sample, law school transcripts, and references.

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