ENTRY LEVEL ATTORNEY OR SENIOR ATTORNEY - 60070641
About The Position
This position will be physically based in-person in the Leon County, Florida office for Children’s Legal Services, but the selected candidate will handle cases in both the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit and the Second Judicial Circuit. It is anticipated that the majority of court appearances may be in a virtual platform. Children’s Legal Services attorneys advocate for the safety, well-being, and permanency of Florida’s abused, abandoned, and neglected children. With a team of more than 300 attorneys, CLS is the leader in the courtroom at each stage of a Chapter 39 proceeding. A CLS attorney has primary responsibility for multiple cases and must ensure Florida and federal legal requirements are met to secure permanent and safe homes for dependent children. A CLS attorney collaborates with investigators and case managers to gather the evidence necessary to support the legal action that is appropriate for each child and prepares those partners to serve as witnesses at trial. CLS attorneys advocate for children by employing best practice litigation techniques so that our pleadings and trial presentations lead the nation in dependency advocacy.
Requirements
- Law Degree
- Minimum of 2 years bar admission
Nice To Haves
- Entry level attorneys encouraged to apply!
Responsibilities
- Advocate for the safety, well-being, and permanency of Florida’s abused, abandoned, and neglected children.
- Ensure Florida and federal legal requirements are met to secure permanent and safe homes for dependent children.
- Collaborate with investigators and case managers to gather evidence.
- Prepare partners to serve as witnesses at trial.
- Employ best practice litigation techniques.
Benefits
- Florida Bar annual dues are paid for by the Department, contingent upon agency approval
- Public Loan Forgiveness Program
- No state income tax for residents of Florida
- 176 hours of annual leave per year
- 104 hours of sick leave per year
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
