SENIOR ATTORNEY - 80080507

Duties And Responsibilities

• Advocate for the Department in delinquency court when needed.
• Provide legal advice and training to Department personnel pertaining to delinquency issues.
• Responsible for initiating litigation of Fla. Stat. Ch. 984 Child in Need of Services (CINS) cases and representing the Department in CINS hearings.
• Provide legal oversight of pre-litigation Family in Need of Services (FINS) cases as needed.
• Liaison with Circuit Courts and stakeholders.
• Analyze statutes, rules, and federal regulations.
• Complete legislative bill analysis as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (JD) is required.
• Membership in the Florida Bar in good standing.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as practicing attorney.
• Able to travel to counties within South Florida region for court hearings and training purposes as needed.

Benefits

• Telework eligible.
• No weekend or overnight duty.
• Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday per year.
• Four weeks paid vacation per year.
• Paid sick leave.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, supplemental insurance.
• State retirement plan options, see www.myfrs.com.
• For a complete list of benefits, see www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Special Notes

• This position is advertised as an anticipated vacancy.
• Training will be provided.
• Prior juvenile law experience is not necessary.
• All prospective candidates will be subject to a sex offender check, criminal background checks, (state, local and national) and pre-employment drug screening for direct care positions.
• DJJ participates in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility).