Senior Attorney - Child Welfare Impact Advocate

My Florida Families; Bradenton (FL); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Florida Bar dues paid

Public Loan Forgiveness Program

No state income tax

Accrued annual and sick leave

Nine paid holidays + Personal Holiday

Insurance options

Retirement plan options

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition waivers

And more!

Job summary

State of Florida – Children’s Legal Services (CLS) in Bradenton, FL seeks a Senior Attorney to lead a caseload advocating for the safety and permanency of dependent children. The attorney will collaborate with investigators and case managers, ensuring compliance with state and federal law, and prepare witnesses for trial.

Open Competitive, entry level attorneys encouraged to apply. The role includes onboarding and ongoing litigation training, with a strong emphasis on evidence techniques and

Qualifications

• Law degree required.
• Bar admission: minimum 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for safety, well-being, and permanency of Florida's abused, abandoned, and neglected children.
• Manage multiple cases ensuring Florida and federal requirements are met to secure permanent, safe homes.
• Collaborate with investigators and case managers to gather evidence and prepare witnesses for trial.
• Employ best practice litigation techniques to lead the nation in dependency advocacy.

Education

Law Degree

Job description

State of Florida – Children’s Legal Services (CLS) in Bradenton, FL seeks a Senior Attorney to lead a caseload advocating for the safety and permanency of dependent children. The attorney will collaborate with investigators and case managers, ensuring compliance with state and federal law, and prepare witnesses for trial.

Open Competitive, entry level attorneys encouraged to apply. The role includes onboarding and ongoing litigation training, with a strong emphasis on evidence techniques and