Senior Attorney — Child Welfare & Dependency Advocacy

State of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 66,319 - 81,057; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Loan Forgiveness Program

No state income tax

176 hours annual leave

104 hours sick leave

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition waivers

Job summary

State of Florida, through the Children and Families agency, seeks a Senior Attorney to advocate for safety and permanency for Florida’s abused, abandoned, and neglected children. You will manage multiple cases and ensure compliance with state and federal law, collaborating with investigators and case managers to prepare witnesses for trial.

The role includes a comprehensive onboarding, ongoing trainings, and a pathway for leadership within CLS.

Qualifications

• Law Degree required.
• Minimum of 2 years bar admission required.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for safety, well-being, and permanency of Florida's abused, abandoned, and neglected children.
• Manage multiple cases and ensure compliance with Florida and federal requirements.
• Collaborate with investigators and case managers to prepare witnesses for trial and employ effective litigation techniques.

Education

Law Degree

Bar Admission (minimum 2 years)

Job description

State of Florida, through the Children and Families agency, seeks a Senior Attorney to advocate for safety and permanency for Florida’s abused, abandoned, and neglected children. You will manage multiple cases and ensure compliance with state and federal law, collaborating with investigators and case managers to prepare witnesses for trial.

The role includes a comprehensive onboarding, ongoing trainings, and a pathway for leadership within CLS.