ENTRY LEVEL ATTORNEY - 60067828 1
About The Position
Children’s Legal Services (CLS), part of Florida’s Department of Children and Families, seeks an entry-level attorney to advocate for the safety, well-being, and permanency of Florida’s abused, abandoned, and neglected children. CLS attorneys lead courtroom advocacy at each stage of Chapter 39 proceedings. The attorney has primary responsibility for multiple cases and ensures applicable Florida and federal legal requirements are met to help secure permanent, safe homes for dependent children. The attorney collaborates with investigators and case managers to gather evidence supporting appropriate legal action and prepares those partners to testify at trial. Attorneys use best-practice litigation techniques in pleadings and trial presentations. The role includes a multi-week onboarding program, quarterly intensive new-attorney training, an annual advanced litigation academy, and continuing legal education through webinars and live trainings. The position is based in Ocala, Florida. The posting identifies the appointment as full-time and permanent, with an annual base salary of $69,240.08.
Requirements
- Law degree.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for the safety, well-being, and permanency of abused, abandoned, and neglected children.
- Manage multiple cases and ensure Florida and federal legal requirements are met in proceedings involving dependent children.
- Collaborate with investigators and case managers to gather evidence supporting appropriate legal action.
- Prepare investigators and case managers to serve as witnesses at trial.
- Represent children in court using best-practice litigation techniques in pleadings and trial presentations.
Benefits
- Department-paid Florida Bar annual dues, contingent upon agency approval
- Public Loan Forgiveness Program
- No state income tax for Florida residents
- 176 hours of annual leave and 104 hours of sick leave credited on each anniversary date
- Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
- State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
- Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition waivers
- Multi-week onboarding and ongoing legal training, including CLE fulfillment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
