ENTRY LEVEL ATTORNEY

What you will do

Makes 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 Degree

Training Provided

• Multi-week onboarding program
• Quarterly intensive multi-day New Attorney Training
• Annual multi-day Advanced Litigation Academy
• Fulfillment of all CLE requirements

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)
• Retailment plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers
• And more!

Compensation

• For a full-time permanent appointment, the annual base salary is $69,240.08
• 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.

Growth Opportunities

• Several ways to grow as an attorney with CLS
• Pathways for promotion for those who want to be leaders in the courtroom and for those who would rather be leaders in the office
• Invites all team members to participate on special projects that create strategies for better outcomes for children