Junior Attorney – Child Welfare Litigation & Training

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

Benefits offered by this job

Public Loan Forgiveness Program

Florida Bar dues paid

No state income tax

Paid time off: annual and sick leave

Holidays and personal holiday

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 safety, well-being, and permanency of Florida’s dependent children. You will work within the Children’s Legal Services team, handling cases from intake to trial with guidance from senior attorneys.

The role emphasizes taking on multiple cases, meeting state and federal requirements, and collaborating with investigators and case managers to prepare witnesses and evidence for court hearings.

Qualifications

• Law degree required.

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility for multiple cases and ensure Florida and federal requirements are met to secure permanent homes for dependent children.
• Collaborate with investigators and case managers to gather evidence for trials and prepare witnesses.

Education

Law Degree

Job description

Florida Department of Children and Families seeks an entry level attorney to advocate for safety, well-being, and permanency of Florida’s dependent children. You will work within the Children’s Legal Services team, handling cases from intake to trial with guidance from senior attorneys.

The role emphasizes taking on multiple cases, meeting state and federal requirements, and collaborating with investigators and case managers to prepare witnesses and evidence for court hearings.