SENIOR ATTORNEY - 60072229

Overview

Requisition No : 860225

Agency : Children and Families

Working Title : SENIOR ATTORNEY - 60072229

ENTRY LEVEL ATTORNEYS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!

What you will do

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN!

Children's Legal Services attorneys advocate for the safety, well-being, and permanency of Florida's abused, abandoned, and neglected children. With a team of more than 300 attorneys, CLS is the leader in the courtroom at each stage of a Chapter 39 proceeding. A CLS attorney has primary responsibility for multiple cases and must ensure Florida and federal legal requirements are met to secure permanent and safe homes for dependent children. A CLS attorney collaborates with investigators and case managers to gather the evidence necessary to support the legal action that is appropriate for each child and prepares those partners to serve as witnesses at trial. CLS attorneys advocate for children by employing best practice litigation techniques so that our pleadings and trial presentations lead the nation in dependency advocacy.

Responsibilities

There are multiple case responsibilities tied to this role, including gathering evidence, preparing legal actions, and presenting at trial to secure safe and permanent homes for dependent children. The attorney will collaborate with investigators and case managers and use litigation techniques to advocate for children in dependency proceedings.

Qualifications

• Law Degree
• Minimum of 2 years bar admission

Training Provided

Benefits for Working for the State of Florida

Compensation

For a full-time permanent appointment, the annual base salary is $69,000 for a senior attorney and total compensation inclusive of the benefits listed above is valued at a minimum of $95,318. Actual total compensation will vary based on insurance and retirement elections.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit an online application that includes a cover letter and a resume that demonstrates your qualifications. You may be requested to subsequently provide a writing sample, law school transcripts, and references to assist the committee.

Growth and Opportunities

We have several ways you can grow as an attorney with CLS. There are pathways for promotion for those who want to be leaders in the courtroom and for those who would rather be leaders in the office. To open the door for growth, CLS invites all of its team members to participate on special projects that create strategies for better outcomes for children.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodation

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and / or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Location

SARASOTA, FL, US, 34234 BRADENTON, FL, US, 34205

Nearest Major Market : Sarasota

Nearest Secondary Market : Tampa

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday - Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. to 6 : 00 p.m., Eastern time

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