West Palm Beach, Florida, United States · On-site
Requisition No: 872611 Agency: Children and Families Working Title: LEAD TRIAL ATTORNEY Pay Plan: SES Position Number: 60071815 Salary: $77,725 Posting Closing Date: 08/08/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool Children’…
Skills: Litigation, Dependency Advocacy, Courtroom Presentation, Evidence Gathering, Legal Writing
Panama City, Florida, United States · On-site
Requisition No: 878172 Agency: Juvenile Justice Working Title: JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFF SUPV - SE - 80039231 Pay Plan: SES Position Number: 80039231 Salary: $1,830.32 Bi-Weekly Posting Closing Date: 07/31/2026 Tota…
Skills: Staff Supervision, Crisis Intervention, Administrative Management, Security Oversight, Conflict Resolution
Leon County, Florida, United States · On-site
Requisition No: 877623 Agency: Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle Working Title: SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER III - 76003664 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 76003664 Salary: $53,000.04 Annually Posting Closing Date: 06/24/…
Skills: ServiceNow Administration, ITIL, SQL Server, Java, Web Services
Broward County, Florida, United States · Hybrid
$39k–$45k/yr
Requisition No: 878071 Agency: Department of Revenue Working Title: CHILD SUPPORT CASE PROCESSING ANALYST - 73005546 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 73005546 Salary: $38,760.36 - $45,004.08 plus $1,268.76 Compe…
Skills: Customer Support, Problem Solving, Case Analysis, Research, Data Analysis
Jacksonville, Florida, United States · On-site
Requisition No: 878149 Agency: Justice Administrative Commission Working Title: STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 4TH CIRCUIT- CLERICAL SPECIALIST I - 21007317 Pay Plan: State Attorneys JAC Position Number: 21007317 Salary: $33,1…
Skills: Clerical Support, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe PDF, Microsoft Outlook
Orlando, Florida, United States · On-site
Requisition No: 878134 Agency: Veterans Affairs Working Title: FOOD SUPPORT WORKER - 50556053 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 50556053 Salary: $34,760.18 Annually Posting Closing Date: 06/24/2026 Total Compensa…
Skills: Food Preparation, Sanitary Conditions Maintenance, Inventory Control, Microsoft Office Suite, Food Safety Compliance
Alachua County, Florida, United States · On-site
Requisition No: 878023 Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services Working Title: OPS LABORATORY TECHNICIAN IV - 42915016 Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: 42915016 Salary: $15.50 Hourly Posting Closing Date: 07/14/2026 Tota…
Skills: Laboratory Safety, Data Management, Data Entry, Microscope Operation, Insect Specimen Sorting
LaBelle, Florida, United States · On-site
$48k–$63k/yr
Requisition No: 878158 Agency: Department of Transportation Working Title: FIELD OPERATIONS SUPERVSIOR I - 55002791 Pay Plan: SES Position Number: 55002791 Salary: $48,372.92 - $62,600.25 Posting Closing Date: 07/02/2026…
Skills: Crew Supervision, Roadway Maintenance, Heavy Equipment Operation, Traffic Control, Personnel Evaluation
Leon County, Florida, United States · Hybrid
$54k–$64k/yr
Requisition No: 878093 Agency: Department of Revenue Working Title: REPORTING DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST - 73004693 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 73004693 Salary: $53,917.08 - $63,587.40 / annually Posting Closin…
Skills: SQL Developer, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Report Generation, Stakeholder Interviewing
Citrus County, Florida, United States · On-site
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Skills: Office Procedures, Public Relations, Legislative Process, Constituent Services, Research
Hernando County, Florida, United States · On-site
$39k–$50k/yr
Requisition No: 878139 Agency: Department of Transportation Working Title: EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - 55008887 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 55008887 Salary: $38,550.78 - $49,889.24 Posting Closing Date: 07/14/2026…
Skills: Heavy Equipment Operation, Minor Equipment Maintenance, Hand And Power Tools, Temporary Traffic Control, Roadway Maintenance
Palm Bay, Florida, United States · On-site
Requisition No: 856749 Agency: Children and Families Working Title: SENIOR ATTORNEY 60071794 Pay Plan: SES Position Number: 60071794 Salary: $73,688.42 Posting Closing Date: 07/15/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool C…
Skills: Litigation, Dependency Advocacy, Courtroom Presentation, Legal Writing, Evidence Techniques
Santa Rosa County, Florida, United States · On-site
Requisition No: 853174 Agency: Children and Families Working Title: ATTORNEY - 60057849 Pay Plan: SES Position Number: 60057849 Salary: $69,240.08 Posting Closing Date: 07/15/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool Childr…
Skills: Litigation, Courtroom Advocacy, Legal Writing, Evidence Techniques, Case Management
Gainesville, Florida, United States · On-site
Requisition No: 874514 Agency: Juvenile Justice Working Title: JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFFICER II - 80003750 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 80003750 Salary: $1,751.77 Bi-Weekly Posting Closing Date: 08/21/2…
Skills: Crisis Intervention, Youth Supervision, Report Writing, Conflict Resolution, First Aid
Gainesville, Florida, United States · On-site
Requisition No: 875423 Agency: Juvenile Justice Working Title: JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER - 80056343 1 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 80056343 Salary: $1,765.01 Biweekly Posting Closing Date: 07/31/2026 Total …
Skills: Case Management, Interviewing, Counseling, Risk Assessment, Crisis Intervention
Tallahassee, Florida, United States · On-site
$65k–$75k/yr
Requisition No: 874496 Agency: Children and Families Working Title: GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 60004684 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 60004684 Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 Posting Closing Date: 08/07/2026 Total Com…
Skills: Project Management, Business Analysis, Systems Analysis, Strategic Planning, Change Management
Leon County, Florida, United States · On-site
Requisition No: 877525 Agency: Division of Administrative Hearings Working Title: ACCOUNTANT II - 72002816 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 72002816 Salary: 38,000 Posting Closing Date: 06/24/2026 Total Compensa…
Skills: Accounting Principles, Internal Control Concepts, Financial Auditing, P-Card Management, Financial Reporting
Holmes County, Florida, United States · On-site
Requisition No: 877781 Agency: Department of Corrections Working Title: ADULT EDUCATION TEACHER Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 70017606 Salary: $51,500.02 Annually Posting Closing Date: 06/24/2026 Total Compen…
Skills: Adult Basic Education, GED Instruction, Curriculum Development, Classroom Management, Student Evaluation
Egypt Lake-Leto, Florida, United States · On-site
$3k–$3k/mo
Requisition No: 878056 Agency: Elder Affairs Working Title: OPERATIONS ANALYST II - 65000361 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 65000361 Salary: $2,943.11-$3,273.11 MONTHLY Posting Closing Date: 06/24/2026 Total C…
Skills: Data Entry, Client Information Tracking, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook
Leon County, Florida, United States · On-site
Requisition No: 878082 Agency: State Courts System Working Title: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II - 22000052 Pay Plan: State Courts System Position Number: 22000052 Salary: $40,867.56 Annually Posting Closing Date: 07/16/202…
Skills: Procurement, Budget Tracking, Financial Reporting, Invoice Processing, Calendar Management
West Palm Beach, Florida, United States • On-site
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Advocate for the safety and permanency of abused, abandoned, and neglected children through Chapter 39 proceedings. Collaborate with investigators and case managers to gather evidence and represent children in courtroom litigation.
Requires a Law Degree and a minimum of 2 years of bar admission. Candidates must be able to manage multiple cases and employ best practice litigation techniques.
Requisition No: 872611
Agency: Children and Families
Working Title: LEAD TRIAL ATTORNEY
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 60071815
Salary: $77,725
Posting Closing Date: 08/08/2026
Total Compensation Estimator Tool
Department of Children and Families
Open Competitive
What you will do:
MAKE 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.
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. A CLS attorney collaborates with investigators and case managers to gather the evidence necessary to support the legal action that is appropriate for each child and prepares those partners to serve as witnesses at trial. CLS attorneys advocate for children by employing best practice litigation techniques so that our pleadings and trial presentations lead the nation in dependency advocacy.
Qualifications:
Training Provided:
Benefits for Working for the State of Florida:
Compensation:
For a full-time permanent appointment, the annual base salary is $77,725. and total compensation inclusive of the benefits listed above is valued at a minimum of 108,340. Actual total compensation will vary based on insurance and retirement elections.
For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit an online application that includes a cover letter indicating and a resume that demonstrates your qualifications. You may be requested to subsequently provide a writing sample, law school transcripts, and references to assist the committee.
Growth Opportunities:
We have several ways you can grow as an attorney with CLS. There are pathways for promotion for those who want to be leaders in the courtroom and for those who would rather be leaders in the office. To open the door for growth, CLS invites all of its team members to participate on special projects that create strategies for better outcomes for children.
Come grow with us today
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
We support and promote Florida agriculture, protect the environment, safeguard consumers, and ensure food safety.
The mission of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is to safeguard the public and support Florida's agricultural economy by: Ensuring the safety and wholesomeness of food and other consumer products through inspection and testing programs; Protecting consumers from unfair and deceptive business practices and providing consumer information; Assisting Florida's farmers and agricultural industries with the production and promotion of agricultural products; and Conserving and protecting the state's agricultural and natural resources by reducing wildfires, promoting environmentally safe agricultural practices, and managing public lands.
Offices: Tallahassee, US
We support and promote Florida agriculture, protect the environment, safeguard consumers, and ensure food safety.
The mission of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is to safeguard the public and support Florida's agricultural economy by: Ensuring the safety and wholesomeness of food and other consumer products through inspection and testing programs; Protecting consumers from unfair and deceptive business practices and providing consumer information; Assisting Florida's farmers and agricultural industries with the production and promotion of agricultural products; and Conserving and protecting the state's agricultural and natural resources by reducing wildfires, promoting environmentally safe agricultural practices, and managing public lands.
Offices: Tallahassee, US
