ATTORNEY

Attorney - 60070552MAKE 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.Qualifications:Law DegreeTraining Provided: Multi-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 technology.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 approvalPublic Loan Forgiveness ProgramNo state income tax for residents of FloridaOn each anniversary date, you will be accredited 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!Compensation: For a full-time permanent appointment, the annual base salary is $69,240.08 and total compensation inclusive of the benefits listed above is valued at a minimum of $97,679. Actual total compensation will vary based on insurance and retirement elections. For a more complete list of benefits, visit PANAMA CITY, FL, US, 32401