Entry-Level Attorney — Child Welfare Litigation

My Florida CFO; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Florida Bar dues paid

Public Loan Forgiveness Program

No state income tax (FL)

Annual leave: 176 hours; Sick leave:

Holidays and personal holiday

Group insurance options

Retirement plan with employer contrib.

Tuition waivers

Job summary

Florida Department of Children and Families seeks an entry-level attorney to advocate for the safety, well-being, and permanency of Florida’s abused, abandoned, and neglected children. The attorney handles multiple cases and ensures state and federal requirements are met to secure safe homes.

The role includes collaborating with investigators and case managers, gathering evidence, preparing witnesses for trial, and applying best practice litigation techniques in dependency proceedings.

Qualifications

• Law degree required.

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 legal actions.
• Prepare witnesses for trial and lead pleadings and trial presentations in dependency proceedings.

Education

Law Degree

Job description

Florida Department of Children and Families seeks an entry-level attorney to advocate for the safety, well-being, and permanency of Florida’s abused, abandoned, and neglected children. The attorney handles multiple cases and ensures state and federal requirements are met to secure safe homes.

The role includes collaborating with investigators and case managers, gathering evidence, preparing witnesses for trial, and applying best practice litigation techniques in dependency proceedings.