Supervising Attorney

Supervising Attorney - 60073833

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.

Qualifications

Law Degree
Member of the Florida Bar
Supervising attorney experience
Litigation experience preferred
Strong communication and writing skills

Training Provided:
Multi-week onboarding program created by a CLS-dedicated Statewide Training Team
Quarterly intensive multi-day New Attorney Training
Annual multi-day Advanced Litigation Academy
Fulfillment of all CLE requirements through webinars and live trainings on topics including case law updates, statutory changes, courtroom skills, evidence, ethics, and legal writing.

Benefits for Working for the State of Florida

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!

Compensation: For a full-time permanent appointment, the annual base salary is $83,782.40 and total compensation inclusive of the benefits listed above is valued at a minimum of $115,950. Actual total compensation will vary based on insurance and retirement elections.

To apply, please submit an online application that includes a cover letter indicating whether you are seeking a part-time or full-time appointment 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.

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io). 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: Tallahassee, FL, US, 32303