PART-TIME SENIOR ATTORNEY OPS

Part-time

No

Job Title: Senior Attorney
Organization: Department of Children and Families
Department: Children's Legal Services
Location: West Palm Beach, FL
Employment Type: Full-time or Part-time
Salary:
Experience: required
Date Posted: March 8, 2024
Closing Date: May 10, 2024

The State Personnel System is currently seeking a Senior Attorney to join their team in West Palm Beach, FL. As an E-Verify employer, the State Personnel System is committed to hiring qualified individuals who will make a positive impact in the lives of children. This attorney position is a full-time or part-time permanent appointment with a salary of .

As a Senior Attorney with Children's Legal Services, you will be responsible for advocating for the safety, well-being, and permanency of abused, abandoned, and neglected children in Florida. This includes working with a team of over 300 attorneys to lead the courtroom proceedings for each case. The primary goal of this role is to ensure that all legal requirements are met to secure permanent and safe homes for dependent children.

To be eligible for this position, you must have a law degree. However, training will be provided through a multi-week onboarding program and quarterly intensive trainings focusing on practical skills and litigation tactics. There is also an annual advanced litigation academy that coaches attorneys on high-level evidence techniques, expert witness challenges, and advocacy through technology.

Working for the State of Florida comes with a variety of benefits, including paid Florida Bar annual dues, a Public Loan Forgiveness Program, and no state income tax for residents. Additionally, there are state group insurance coverage options for health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance. The State of Florida is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

To apply for this position, please submit an online application with a cover letter and resume demonstrating your qualifications. The hiring committee may request additional materials such as a writing sample, law school transcripts, and references. There are also opportunities for growth within this position, including pathways for promotion and participation in special projects to create better outcomes for children.

The State of Florida is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Candidates requiring accommodations should notify the agency hiring authority and/or the People First Service Center. The State of Florida also supports a drug-free workplace and all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing.

Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children as a Senior Attorney with Children's Legal Services at the Department of Children and Families. Apply today and join a team dedicated to advocating for the well-being of Florida's most vulnerable children.

Florida Bar annual dues, Public Loan Forgiveness Program, State Group Insurance coverage options, and other supplemental insurance options

Legal advocacy, case management, evidence gathering, trial preparation, litigation tactics

Law degree

Submit an online application with a cover letter and resume

Qualification and Experience Law degree

Legal