ENTRY OR SENIOR ATTORNEY

Requisition No: 875902Agency: Children and FamiliesWorking Title: ENTRY OR SENIOR ATTORNEY – 60057701The position is an in‑office position; relocation outside the city is allowed.The State Personnel System is an E‑Verify employer.What you will doChildren'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.QualificationsLaw degreeMinimum of 2 years bar admissionTraining ProvidedMulti‑week onboarding program created by a CLS‑dedicated Statewide Training TeamQuarterly intensive multi‑day New Attorney Training focusing on practical skills and litigation tacticsAnnual multi‑day Advanced Litigation Academy that coaches new and experienced attorneys on high‑level evidence techniques, expert witness challenges, and advocacy through technologyFulfillment of all CLE requirements through webinars and live trainings on topics including case law updates, statutory changes, courtroom skills, evidence, ethics, and legal writingBenefits for Working for the State of FloridaFlorida Bar annual dues are paid for by the Department, contingent upon agency approvalPublic Loan Forgiveness ProgramNo state income tax for residents of FloridaOn each anniversary date, you will be accrued 176 hours of annual leave and 104 hours of sick leaveNine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each yearState Group Insurance coverage options (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options)Retirement plan options, including employer contributionsFlexible Spending AccountsTuition waiversAnd more!CompensationFor a full‑time permanent appointment, the annual base salary for a senior attorney is $73,688.42 and total compensation inclusive of the benefits listed above is valued at a minimum of $103,267. Actual total compensation will vary based on insurance and retirement elections.Growth PathwaysCLS offers pathways for promotion for those who want to be leaders in the courtroom and for those who would rather be leaders in the office. CLS invites all team members to participate on special projects that create strategies for better outcomes for children.Employment AccommodationsCandidates 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.Drug‑Free WorkplaceThe 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.EEO StatementFor assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562‑7287 Monday‑Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F.S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr