ATTORNEY - 60071397

My Florida CFO; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Loan Forgiveness Program

No state income tax for residents offl

176 hours annual leave; 104 hours sick

Nine paid holidays +1 personal holiday

State-group insurance options

Retirement plan options with employer

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition waivers

Job summary

Florida Department of Financial Services is seeking a CLS attorney focused on dependency cases, ensuring compliance with Florida and federal law to secure permanent and safe homes for dependent children.

The attorney collaborates with investigators and case managers to gather evidence, prepare witnesses, and advocate using advanced litigation techniques to achieve leading outcomes in court.

Qualifications

• Law degree required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple dependency cases ensuring Florida and federal requirements are met to secure permanent, safe homes for dependent children.
• Collaborate with investigators and case managers to gather evidence and prepare witnesses for trial.
• Advocate for children using best practice litigation techniques to achieve leading advocacy outcomes in pleadings and trial presentations.

Education

Law Degree

Job description

Duties

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. The 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.

Qualifications

• Law Degree

Training Provided

• Multi‑week onboarding program created by a CLS‑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 new and experienced attorneys on high‑level evidence techniques, expert witness challenges, and advocacy through technology
• Fulfillment of all CLE requirements through webinars and live trainings on topics including case law updates, statutory changes, courtroom skills, evidence, ethics, and legal writing

Benefits for Working for the State of Florida

• 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
• On each anniversary date, you will be accredited 176 hours of annual leave and 104 hours of sick leave
• 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
• And more!

Compensation

For a full‑time permanent appointment, the annual base salary is $69,240.08 and total compensation inclusive of the benefits listed above is valued at a minimum of $97,679. Actual total compensation will vary based on insurance and retirement elections.

EEO and Workplace Policies

The State of Florida is an equal‑opportunity employer/affirmative action employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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 (1-866-663-4735).

The State of Florida supports a drug‑free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable‑suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug‑Free Workplace Act.