Senior Attorney, Child Welfare Litigation

State of Florida; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Florida Bar dues paid

Public Loan Forgiveness Program

No state income tax

Retirement plan options

Job summary

State of Florida in Tampa seeks a Senior Attorney to advocate for safety and permanency for abused, abandoned, and neglected children. You will work within a 300+ attorney team to handle Chapter 39 matters, coordinating with investigators and case managers and preparing witnesses for trial.

The role requires a law degree and active Florida bar admission, with a minimum of two years practice. Onboarding and ongoing training are provided, along with a comprehensive benefits program for state

Qualifications

• Requires a law degree and active Florida bar admission.
• Experience requirement: minimum of 2 years bar admission.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for safety, well-being, and permanency of Florida’s dependent children.
• Collaborate with investigators and case managers to gather evidence for court actions.
• Prepare witnesses and lead litigation to achieve best outcomes for children.

Education

Law Degree

Minimum of 2 years bar admission

Job description

State of Florida in Tampa seeks a Senior Attorney to advocate for safety and permanency for abused, abandoned, and neglected children. You will work within a 300+ attorney team to handle Chapter 39 matters, coordinating with investigators and case managers and preparing witnesses for trial.

The role requires a law degree and active Florida bar admission, with a minimum of two years practice. Onboarding and ongoing training are provided, along with a comprehensive benefits program for state