Divorce Law Attorney in Tallahassee, FL

Government

Tallahassee, FL

Divorce Law Attorney in Tallahassee, FL

Attorney

Min 2 yrs required

No

Job Title: Entry or Senior Attorney - 60062181 1

Job Responsibilities:
- Advocate for the safety, well-being, and permanency of Florida’s abused, abandoned, and neglected children.
- Manage primary responsibility for multiple cases, ensuring compliance with Florida and federal legal requirements to secure safe and permanent homes for dependent children.
- Collaborate with investigators and case managers to gather evidence necessary to support legal actions appropriate for each child and prepare these partners to serve as witnesses at trial.
- Employ best practice litigation techniques to ensure pleadings and trial presentations are leading in dependency advocacy.
- Handle cases in both the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit and the Second Judicial Circuit, with most court appearances expected to be on a virtual platform.

Education and Experience Information:
- A law degree is required.
- A minimum of 2 years of bar admission is necessary.

Training Provided:
- A multi-week onboarding program developed by a dedicated Statewide Training Team.
- Quarterly intensive multi-day New Attorney Training focusing on practical skills and litigation tactics.
- Annual multi-day Advanced Litigation Academy that coaches attorneys on high-level evidence techniques, expert witness challenges, and advocacy through technology.
- Fulfillment of all CLE requirements through webinars and live trainings on various topics including case law updates, statutory changes, courtroom skills, evidence, ethics, and legal writing.

Salary Information:
- For a full-time permanent appointment, the annual base salary is $69,000 for a senior attorney.
- Total compensation, inclusive of benefits, is valued at a minimum of $95,318, varying based on insurance and retirement elections.
- Salary range is $55,000 - $69,000.

Benefits for Working for the State of Florida:
- Florida Bar annual dues are paid by the Department, contingent upon agency approval.
- Public Loan Forgiveness Program.
- No state income tax for residents of Florida.
- Accreditation of 176 hours of annual leave and 104 hours of sick leave on each anniversary date.
- Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
- State Group Insurance coverage options (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options).
- Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Tuition waivers.

Growth Opportunities:
- Pathways for promotion exist for those interested in leadership roles in the courtroom or the office.
- Participation in special projects that create strategies for better outcomes for children is encouraged to open doors for growth.

Additional Information:
- The position is physically based in-person in the Leon County, Florida office for Children’s Legal Services.
- The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section , ., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
- Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
- Application process requires an online submission including a cover letter and resume, with potential requests for a writing sample, law school transcripts, and references.