About the position
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
- Advocate for the safety, well-being, and permanency of abused, abandoned, and neglected children.
- Manage multiple cases ensuring compliance with Florida and federal legal requirements.
- Collaborate with investigators and case managers to gather evidence for legal actions.
- Prepare witnesses for trial.
- Employ best practice litigation techniques in pleadings and trial presentations.
Requirements
- Law Degree
Benefits
- Florida Bar annual dues paid by the Department, contingent upon agency approval
- Public Loan Forgiveness Program
- No state income tax for residents of Florida
- 176 hours of annual leave and 104 hours of sick leave on each anniversary date
- Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
- State Group Insurance coverage options (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options)
- Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition waivers
