Entry-Level Attorney: Child Welfare with Loan Forgiveness

My Florida Families; Fort Lauderdale (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

Accrued annual and sick leave

Retirement plan options

Job summary

Children’s Legal Services attorneys advocate for the safety, well-being, and permanency of Florida’s abused, abandoned, and neglected children. With a team of more than 300 attorneys, CLS leads the courtroom at every stage of a Chapter 39 proceeding.

A CLS attorney handles multiple cases, ensures legal requirements are met, and collaborates with investigators and case managers to prepare witnesses and gather evidence for trial.

Qualifications

• Must hold a law degree.
• Multi-week onboarding program created by a CLS-dedicated Statewide Training Team
• Quarterly intensive multi-day New Attorney Training focusing on practical skills and litigation tactics
• Annual multi-day Advanced Litigation Academy that coaches new and experienced attorneys on high-level evidence techniques, expert witness challenges, and advocacy through technology.
• Fulfillment of all CLE requirements through webinars and live trainings on topics including case law updates, statutory changes, courtroom skills, evidence, ethics, and legal writing.

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility for multiple cases and must ensure Florida and federal legal requirements are met to secure permanent and safe homes for dependent children.
• Collaborates with investigators and case managers to gather evidence necessary to support the legal action for each child.
• Prepares witnesses for trial and employs best practice litigation techniques to lead the nation in dependency advocacy.

Education

Law Degree

Job description

Children’s Legal Services attorneys advocate for the safety, well-being, and permanency of Florida’s abused, abandoned, and neglected children. With a team of more than 300 attorneys, CLS leads the courtroom at every stage of a Chapter 39 proceeding.

A CLS attorney handles multiple cases, ensures legal requirements are met, and collaborates with investigators and case managers to prepare witnesses and gather evidence for trial.