SENIOR ATTORNEY OPS - 60932416

State of Florida • Palm Bay, FL

23d • Onsite

About The Position

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

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility for multiple cases.
• 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.
• Advocate for children by employing 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
• State Group Insurance coverage options (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior