Child Welfare Attorney — Entry or Senior (In-Office)

My Florida CFO; DeLand (FL); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Loan Forgiveness Program

Florida no state income tax

Paid holidays and accrual of annual/s/

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plan options

Job summary

State of Florida – Department of Children and Families seeks an ENTRY OR SENIOR ATTORNEY to advance the safety and permanency of dependent children through skilled litigation. The role involves managing multiple cases, preparing witnesses, and ensuring compliance with state and federal law.

CLS attorneys collaborate with investigators and case managers, using best practice litigation techniques to lead in dependency advocacy and secure safe homes for children.

Qualifications

• Law degree required.
• Bar admission with at least 2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for safety, well-being, and permanency of Florida's abused, abandoned, and neglected children.
• Collaborate with investigators and case managers to gather evidence for appropriate legal action.
• Prepare witnesses for trial and lead pleadings and trial presentations to advocate for dependent children.
• Manage multiple cases with adherence to Florida and federal requirements and best-practice litigation techniques.

Education

Law Degree

Job description

State of Florida – Department of Children and Families seeks an ENTRY OR SENIOR ATTORNEY to advance the safety and permanency of dependent children through skilled litigation. The role involves managing multiple cases, preparing witnesses, and ensuring compliance with state and federal law.

CLS attorneys collaborate with investigators and case managers, using best practice litigation techniques to lead in dependency advocacy and secure safe homes for children.