CHILDREN’S STAFF ATTORNEY
CHILDREN’S STAFF ATTORNEY
Legal Aid Service of Broward County, Inc. has openings for full time Children’s Attorneys. Attorneys will represent children in Dependency Court and in the child welfare system. Attorneys will advocate for timely permanency, appropriate placement, appropriate services, along with other legal needs of the child. Attorneys will be responsible for carrying a case load and advocating frequently in court at types of Dependency case proceedings, as well as in mediations, negotiations, treatment teams, and staffings. Attorneys will also work closely with case managers. Applicants must be a member of the Florida Bar. The ideal candidate will have a background in dependency law, children’s law, or related areas such as child welfare services, and a commitment to improving the lives of children and families in the child welfare system. The ideal candidate will be able to have an aptitude for working directly with children who have experienced trauma.
Position requires excellent oral and written advocacy skills, a willingness to be an aggressive advocate for our child client population, and travel within Broward County. Bilingual applicants preferred.
Salary D.O.E. Excellent benefit package. Equal Opportunity Employer.