Child Welfare Attorney — Dependency Litigator

State of Florida; Leesburg (FL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Loan Forgiveness

No state income tax

Generous leave program

Retirement plan options

Job summary

State of Florida, through Children’s Legal Services, seeks an attorney to advocate for the safety, well-being, and permanency of Florida’s abused, abandoned, and neglected children in Leesburg. You will handle a range of dependency cases, ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements, and collaborate with investigators and case managers to prepare witnesses for trial.

The role emphasizes best-practice litigation techniques to secure safe homes and ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and bar admission are required.
• Experience in child welfare or dependency litigation is preferred.
• Strong advocacy and trial presentation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle multiple dependency cases ensuring compliance with Florida and federal law.
• Collaborate with investigators and case managers to gather evidence and prepare witnesses for trial.
• Pursue best-practice litigation to achieve safe, permanent outcomes for dependent children.
• Participate in ongoing training to enhance litigation and evidentiary techniques.

Skills

Litigation

Legal research

Case management

Witness preparation

Education

Law Degree

Job description

State of Florida, through Children’s Legal Services, seeks an attorney to advocate for the safety, well-being, and permanency of Florida’s abused, abandoned, and neglected children in Leesburg. You will handle a range of dependency cases, ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements, and collaborate with investigators and case managers to prepare witnesses for trial.

The role emphasizes best-practice litigation techniques to secure safe homes and ongoing professional development