Child Welfare Litigation Attorney

State of Florida; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Florida Bar dues paid

Public Loan Forgiveness Program

No state income tax

Annual leave & sick leave

Nine holidays + Personal Holiday

Group insurance options

Retirement plan with employer contrib.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition waivers

Job summary

State of Florida's Children’s Legal Services seeks an attorney to advocate for the safety, well-being, and permanency of Florida’s abused, abandoned, and neglected children. The attorney handles multiple cases, ensures Florida and federal requirements are met, and collaborates with investigators and case managers to prepare witnesses for trial.

The role emphasizes best-practice litigation techniques and leading pleadings and courtroom presentations in dependency advocacy.

Qualifications

• Law degree required.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for the safety, well-being, and permanency of Florida’s abused, abandoned, and neglected children.
• Represent Florida’s dependent children in Chapter 39 proceedings.
• Collaborate with investigators and case managers to gather evidence and prepare witnesses for trial.
• Prepare pleadings and trial presentations to lead the nation in dependency advocacy.

Education

Law Degree

Job description

State of Florida's Children’s Legal Services seeks an attorney to advocate for the safety, well-being, and permanency of Florida’s abused, abandoned, and neglected children. The attorney handles multiple cases, ensures Florida and federal requirements are met, and collaborates with investigators and case managers to prepare witnesses for trial.

The role emphasizes best-practice litigation techniques and leading pleadings and courtroom presentations in dependency advocacy.