SENIOR ATTORNEY

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Nearest Secondary Market: Tampa


Senior Attorney - Department of Children and Families - Bartow, FL

Salary: $69,000

Experience: Minimum of 2 years bar admission

Benefits: Florida Bar annual dues, Public Loan Forgiveness Program, no state income tax, annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, state group insurance coverage, retirement plan options, flexible spending accounts, tuition waivers, and more.

Training: Multi-week onboarding program, quarterly intensive training, annual advanced litigation academy, and fulfillment of all CLE requirements.

Job Description:

- Advocate for the safety, well-being, and permanency of Florida's abused, abandoned, and neglected children.
- Primary responsibility for multiple cases and ensuring legal requirements are met to secure permanent and safe homes for dependent children.
- Collaborate with investigators and case managers to gather evidence and prepare partners as witnesses at trial.
- Employ best practice litigation techniques to lead the nation in dependency advocacy.
- Opportunities for growth and promotion within the department.

Qualifications:

- Law degree.
- Minimum of 2 years bar admission.

Responsibilities:

- Represent the department in court proceedings for abused, abandoned, and neglected children.
- Gather evidence and prepare for trial.
- Collaborate with investigators and case managers.
- Advocate for children using best practice litigation techniques.

Benefits:

- Florida Bar annual dues paid.
- Public Loan Forgiveness Program.
- No state income tax.
- Generous leave and holiday benefits.
- State group insurance coverage options.
- Retirement plan options.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Tuition waivers.

Compensation:

- Annual base salary of $69,000.
- Total compensation inclusive of benefits valued at a minimum of $95,318.

How to Apply:

- Submit an online application with cover letter and resume.
- Additional materials may be requested.
- Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer.

The State of Florida is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Discrimination and violence in the workplace will not be tolerated.

Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request. Drug testing is required for all employees.

Not specified

Florida Bar annual dues, Public Loan Forgiveness Program, no state income tax, annual leave, sick leave, holidays, state group insurance coverage options, retirement plan options, flexible spending accounts, tuition waivers, and more

Not specified

Litigation, Legal Writing, Trial Advocacy, Evidence, Legal Research, Case Management, Negotiation, Communication, Leadership, Time Management, and Attention to Detail

Law degree from an accredited law school

Submit an online application including a cover letter and resume; may be requested to provide additional materials such as a writing sample, law school transcripts, and references

Qualification and Experience Law degree from an accredited law school and admission to the Florida Bar

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