State of Florida · 1 month ago
ATTORNEY - 60071397
Fort Pierce, FL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$69K/yr - $69K/yrThe State of Florida is seeking an attorney for its Children's Legal Services to advocate for the safety, well-being, and permanency of abused, abandoned, and neglected children. The attorney will manage multiple cases, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and collaborating with various stakeholders to support legal actions for children in need.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Advocate for the safety, well-being, and permanency of Florida’s abused, abandoned, and neglected children
Have primary responsibility for multiple cases and ensure Florida and federal legal requirements are met to secure permanent and safe homes for dependent children
Collaborate with investigators and case managers to gather evidence necessary to support legal action appropriate for each child and prepare those partners to serve as witnesses at trial
Employ best practice litigation techniques so that pleadings and trial presentations lead the nation in dependency advocacy
Qualification
Required
Law Degree
Benefits
Florida Bar annual dues are paid for by the Department, contingent upon agency approval
Public Loan Forgiveness Program
No state income tax for residents of Florida
On each anniversary date, you will be accredited 176 hours of annual leave and 104 hours of sick leave
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
And more!
Company
State of Florida
The State of Florida is an online telephone and email directory for state government agencies and employees in Florida.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Richard Herstein, MD, MHA, MBA
Chief Hospital Administrator (CEO) and Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
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