Senior Attorney : 60071838 - (St Augustine, FL)

Requisition No:55900 Agency: Children and Families Working Title: SENIOR ATTORNEY : Position Number: Salary: 52, Posting Closing Date: 03/14/2019 Childrens Legal Services, a division of the Department of Children and Families (DCF), is seeking an experienced litigation attorney (admitted to Florida Bar for a min of 2 years) for our St. Augustine, Florida office. Attorneys for Childrens Legal Services represent the people of the State of Florida, through DCF, and advocate for the best interests of Floridas children in dependency proceedings under Chapter 39, Florida Statutes. The successful candidate will have a strong interest in child advocacy, good academic credentials, strong writing expertise, outstanding communication abilities, a keen interest in courtroom litigation, excellent critical thinking skills, expertise to operate independently, a positive attitude, and be a member of the Florida Bar. Applicants with a work experience of successful litigation background are encouraged .