ENTRY LEVEL ATTORNEY OR SENIOR ATTORNEY - 60074228

State of Florida; Bunnell (FL); On-site; USD 66,319 - 81,056; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Florida Bar annual dues paid

Public Loan Forgiveness Program

No state income tax

176 hours of annual leave

104 hours of sick leave

State Group Insurance coverage options

Retirement plan options

Tuition waivers

Job summary

The State of Florida is seeking an ENTRY LEVEL ATTORNEY OR SENIOR ATTORNEY for the Children’s Legal Services. The position advocates for the welfare and safety of Florida’s at-risk children, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.

Successful candidates will have a Law Degree, and senior attorney candidates should have a minimum of 2 years bar admission. The role includes a variety of training opportunities and offers competitive benefits, including a salary of $73,688.42 and various insurances.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years bar admission (for senior attorney candidates).

Responsibilities

• Advocate for the safety, well-being, and permanency of Florida’s abused, abandoned, and neglected children.
• Collaborate with investigators and case managers to gather evidence.
• Prepare partners to serve as witnesses at trial.

Education

Law Degree

Job description

ENTRY LEVEL ATTORNEY OR SENIOR ATTORNEY - 60074228

Requisition No: 864815

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: ENTRY LEVEL ATTORNEY OR SENIOR ATTORNEY - 60074228

Applicant does not need to live in the city, but this position is an in-office position.

What you will do:

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN!

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 is the leader in the courtroom at each stage of a Chapter 39 proceeding.

A CLS attorney has primary responsibility for multiple cases and must ensure Florida and federal legal requirements are met to secure permanent and safe homes for dependent children. A CLS attorney collaborates with investigators and case managers to gather the evidence necessary to support the legal action that is appropriate for each child and prepares those partners to serve as witnesses at trial. CLS attorneys advocate for children by employing best practice litigation techniques so that our pleadings and trial presentations lead the nation in dependency advocacy.

Qualifications:

• Law Degree
• Minimum of 2 years bar admission (for senior attorney candidates)

Training Provided:

• 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

Benefits for Working for the State of Florida:

• Florida Bar annual dues are paid for by the Department, contingent upon agency approval
• Public Loan Forgiveness Program
• No state income tax for residents of Florida
• On each anniversary date, you will be accredited 176 hours of annual leave and 104 hours of sick leave
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options)
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers
• And more!

Compensation:

For a full‑time permanent appointment, the annual base salary is $73,688.42 and total compensation inclusive of the benefits listed above is valued at a minimum of $103,267. Actual total compensation will vary based on insurance and retirement elections.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug‑Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug‑Free Workplace Act.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.