SENIOR or ENTRY ATTORNEY

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Nearest Secondary Market: Orlando

Job Title: Senior or Entry Attorney - Children's Legal Services
Organization: Department of Children and Families
Department: Children's Legal Services
Location: Inverness/Brooksville, FL
Experience: Minimum of 2 years bar admission
Salary: $55,000-$69,000
Requisition Number: 827112
Closing Date: June 15, 2024

Make a difference in the lives of children by joining the team at Children's Legal Services. As a Senior or Entry Attorney, you will advocate for the safety, well-being, and permanency of abused, abandoned, and neglected children in the state of Florida. With a team of over 300 attorneys, Children's Legal Services is a leader in the courtroom and works to ensure that all legal requirements are met in order to secure permanent and safe homes for dependent children.

Responsibilities:

- Primary responsibility for multiple cases and ensuring legal requirements are met
- Collaborate with investigators and case managers to gather evidence for legal action
- Advocate for children through best practice litigation techniques
- Fulfill CLE requirements through training and webinars
- Participate on special projects to create strategies for better outcomes for children

Qualifications:

- Law degree
- Minimum of 2 years bar admission

Training and Benefits:

- Multi-week onboarding program
- Quarterly intensive multi-day New Attorney Training
- Annual multi-day Advanced Litigation Academy
- Florida Bar annual dues paid by department
- Public Loan Forgiveness Program
- No state income tax for Florida residents
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, life, dental, vision, and retirement options
- Opportunities for growth and promotion within Children's Legal Services

Compensation:

- Senior annual base salary of $69,000
- Total compensation valued at a minimum of $95,318, including benefits
- Actual total compensation may vary based on insurance and retirement elections

How to Apply:

To apply, submit an online application including a cover letter and resume. Candidates may be required to provide additional materials such as writing samples, transcripts, and references.

Growth Opportunities:

Children's Legal Services offers pathways for promotion and invites all team members to participate in special projects to create better outcomes for children.

Join the team at Children's Legal Services and make a difference in the lives of children in Florida today. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports a Drug-Free workplace. Candidates requiring accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act must notify the hiring authority in advance.

Not specified

Florida Bar annual dues, Public Loan Forgiveness Program, no state income tax, annual leave, sick leave, holidays, State Group Insurance coverage, retirement plan options, Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition waivers, and more.

Not specified

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

Law Degree

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

Qualification and Experience Law Degree

Legal