Entry-Level Attorney — Child Welfare Litigation

Florida; Brooksville (FL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Loan Forgiveness Program

No state income tax for residents of $

State Group Insurance coverage (health

Job summary

Florida’s State Personnel System is seeking an ENTRY LEVEL ATTORNEY for the Children’s Legal Services program. The attorney will advocate for safety, well-being, and permanency for dependent children, handling a multi-case docket with guidance from a statewide training team.

Responsibilities include gathering evidence with investigators and case managers, preparing witnesses for trial, and applying best practice litigation techniques to pursue conclusions that secure safe homes, under state and

Qualifications

• Law degree required.
• Experience in litigation or public defense preferred.
• Knowledge of Florida dependency law and procedures is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for safety, well-being, and permanency of Florida's dependent children.
• Collaborate with investigators and case managers to gather necessary evidence.
• Prepare witnesses for trial and employ best-practice litigation techniques.

Education

Law Degree

Job description

Florida’s State Personnel System is seeking an ENTRY LEVEL ATTORNEY for the Children’s Legal Services program. The attorney will advocate for safety, well-being, and permanency for dependent children, handling a multi-case docket with guidance from a statewide training team.

Responsibilities include gathering evidence with investigators and case managers, preparing witnesses for trial, and applying best practice litigation techniques to pursue conclusions that secure safe homes, under state and