Child Welfare Attorney — Entry or Senior

State of Florida; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Loan Forgiveness Program

No state income tax

176 hours annual leave

104 hours sick leave

Nine paid holidays

Job summary

State of Florida’s Children and Families agency is seeking an Entry or Senior Attorney to advocate for safety and permanency for dependent children. Attorneys handle multiple cases, collaborate with investigators, and prepare witnesses for trial in Chapter 39 proceedings.

Open competitive process; CLS offers multi-week onboarding, ongoing training, and a comprehensive benefits package including paid leave, public loan forgiveness, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Must have a law degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 2 years bar admission or eligibility to practice law in Florida.

Responsibilities

• Represent the safety, well-being, and permanency interests of Florida's abused, abandoned, and neglected children in dependency proceedings.
• Manage multiple cases and ensure Florida and federal legal requirements are met.
• Collaborate with investigators and case managers to gather evidence and prepare witnesses for trial.
• Advocate for children using best practice litigation techniques to achieve favorable outcomes.

Education

Law Degree

Minimum of 2 years bar admission

Job description

State of Florida’s Children and Families agency is seeking an Entry or Senior Attorney to advocate for safety and permanency for dependent children. Attorneys handle multiple cases, collaborate with investigators, and prepare witnesses for trial in Chapter 39 proceedings.

Open competitive process; CLS offers multi-week onboarding, ongoing training, and a comprehensive benefits package including paid leave, public loan forgiveness, and retirement options.