ATTORNEY
Company: MyFlorida
Location: Jacksonville
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
ATTORNEY - 60057707 Date: May 24, 2022 Location: JACKSONVILLE,
FL, US, 32202 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer.
For more information click on our E-Verify Website
(http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce\_operations/human\_resource\_management/for\_job\_applicants/e\_verify)
.Requisition No: 648562 Agency: Children and FamiliesWorking Title:
ATTORNEY - 60057707Position Number: 60057707 Salary: $47,500
Posting Closing Date: 06/24/2022 Children's Legal Services of the
Department of Children and Families (DCF) is currently seeking to
hire an attorney to handle on-call for Jacksonville, which involves
nights and weekends, as needed. The attorney will staff cases and
draft Petitions and Orders. The attorney will also attend Shelter
hearings remotely on week days. This position can allow for
additional employment outside of the Department if approved. What
you will do: MAKE 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. 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 + Moot Court/Trial Team preferred + Clinical experience
preferred + Strong communication and writing skills Training
Provided: + Multi-week onboarding program created by trainers
certified by the National Institute for Trial Advocacy + Quarterly
intensive multi-day New Attorney Training conducted by certified
trainers + Annual multi-day Advanced Litigation Academy conducted
by certified trainers + 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: The salary for an
entry-level attorney is $47,500. For a more complete list of
benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com. How to Apply: To
apply, please submit an online application that includes a cover
letter 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. Growth
Opportunities: We have several ways you can grow as an attorney
with CLS. There are pathways for promotion for those who want to be
leaders in the courtroom and for those who would rather be leaders
in the office. To open the door for growth, CLS invites all of its
team members to participate on special projects that create
strategies for better outcomes for children. Come grow with us
today! 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 (1-866-663-4735). 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. Nearest Major Market:Jacksonville
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