Senior Attorney: Child Welfare Litigation Leader

State of Florida; Leesburg (FL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Loan Forgiveness Program

No state income tax in Florida

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

The State of Florida's Children and Families agency seeks a Senior Attorney to lead dependency cases in CLS. You will advocate for safety and permanency of dependent children, handling multiple matters with collaboration from investigators and case managers.

Strong litigation skills and trial readiness are essential. Open Competitive, full-time position based in Leesburg, FL, with on-site work and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Law degree required and bar admission (minimum of 2 years).
• Training provided includes onboarding and ongoing attorney development.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for safety, well-being, and permanency of Florida's abused, abandoned, and neglected children.
• Handle multiple cases and ensure Florida and federal legal requirements are met.
• Collaborate with investigators and case managers to gather evidence for trial.
• Prepare witnesses and present pleadings and evidence in court.
• Utilize best practice litigation techniques for high-quality advocacy.

Education

Law Degree

Tools

Litigation

Trial preparation

Evidence techniques

Job description

The State of Florida's Children and Families agency seeks a Senior Attorney to lead dependency cases in CLS. You will advocate for safety and permanency of dependent children, handling multiple matters with collaboration from investigators and case managers.

Strong litigation skills and trial readiness are essential. Open Competitive, full-time position based in Leesburg, FL, with on-site work and a comprehensive benefits package.