Children’s Legal Services attorneys advocate for the safety, well-being, and permanency of Florida’s abused, abandoned, and neglected children. 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.
Requirements
- Law Degree
- Minimum of 2 years bar admission
- Training in multi-week onboarding program, quarterly intensive training, and annual advanced litigation academy
Benefits
- 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 waiver
- And more!