Senior Attorney, Child Welfare Litigation Leader

State of Florida; West Palm Beach (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

Annual leave and sick leave

Holidays and personal holiday

Insurance options

Retirement plan options

Tuition waivers

Job summary

State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, is seeking a Senior Attorney in West Palm Beach. The attorney will handle multiple dependency cases, ensuring Florida and federal requirements are met to secure permanent, safe homes for dependent children.

Focus on advocacy through litigation, collaboration with investigators, and preparation of witnesses for trial; strong emphasis on best practices in dependency advocacy.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Advocate for safety, well-being, and permanency of Florida’s abused, abandoned, and neglected children.
• Collaborate with investigators and case managers to gather evidence for legal actions.
• Lead pleadings and trial presentations using best practice litigation techniques.

Education

Law Degree

Job description

State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, is seeking a Senior Attorney in West Palm Beach. The attorney will handle multiple dependency cases, ensuring Florida and federal requirements are met to secure permanent, safe homes for dependent children.

Focus on advocacy through litigation, collaboration with investigators, and preparation of witnesses for trial; strong emphasis on best practices in dependency advocacy.