Senior Attorney — Child Welfare & Dependency Litigation

Florida Department of Financial Services; Bartow (FL); On-site; USD 73,688 - 103,267; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Loan Forgiveness

No state income tax

Paid holidays

Insurance options

Retirement plan

Job summary

Florida Department of Financial Services (Children and Families) seeks a Senior Attorney to advocate for the safety and permanency of Florida’s dependent children. You will manage multiple cases, coordinate with investigators, and prepare witnesses for trial in Chapter 39 proceedings.

The role emphasizes rigorous litigation, ethical practice, and collaboration with statewide teams. A law degree and bar admission are required, with ongoing professional development and benefits provided.

Qualifications

• Law degree required.
• Bar admission in good standing (minimum 2 years).

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple cases ensuring compliance with Florida and federal law.
• Coordinate with investigators and case managers to prepare witnesses for trial.
• Apply best practice litigation techniques to argue dependency cases.

Education

Law Degree

Minimum of 2 years bar admission

Job description

Florida Department of Financial Services (Children and Families) seeks a Senior Attorney to advocate for the safety and permanency of Florida’s dependent children. You will manage multiple cases, coordinate with investigators, and prepare witnesses for trial in Chapter 39 proceedings.

The role emphasizes rigorous litigation, ethical practice, and collaboration with statewide teams. A law degree and bar admission are required, with ongoing professional development and benefits provided.