ATTORNEY/SENIOR ATTORNEY - 1

STATE OF FLORIDA

Miami, FL

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$65,000–$80,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Administrative Skills, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Attorney, Federal Laws and Regulations, Flexible Spending Accounts, Legal, Legal Documents, Legal Research, Legal Support Skills, Licensing, Protective Services, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Regulatory Compliance, Research Skills, Retirement Plan, State Laws and Regulations, Substance Abuse, Tuition Fees

LOCATION

Miami, FL

POSTED

Today

Requisition No: 878259

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: ATTORNEY/SENIOR ATTORNEY - 60006208 1

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 60006208

Salary: $65,000 - $80,000

Posting Closing Date: 07/19/2026

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Attorney / Senior Attorney

Office of General Counsel

Department of Children and Families

Miami, FL 33128

Open Competitive

Current employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy.

Salary:

Attorney: 0-2 years' experience $65,000 - $70,000
Senior Attorney: 2+ years' experience $75,000 - $80,000
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What you will do:

Represent the Department in state court proceedings, formal and informal hearings and administrative proceedings
Provide legal advice on the proper course of action to Departmental programs such as mental health, substance abuse licensing and adult protective services
Review administrative complaints for legal sufficientcy and compliance with state law and federal regulations
Conduct legal research, motion practice and discovery with the assistance of administrative support staff
Prepare complex legal documents and written legal opinions involving Florida law, statutes and administrative rules, consistent with agency policy
Other relevant duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Law Degree
Admission to the Florida Bar

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

Annual and Sick Leave benefits
Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

Flexible Spending Accounts
Public Loan Forgiveness Program
Florida Bar annual dues paid for by the Department, contingent upon Agency approval
Tuition waiver
And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Compensation:

The annual base salary range, depending upon experience, is $65,000-$80,000, not including the total compensation benefits packet. For a full-time permanent appointment, the total compensation inclusive of the benefits listed above is valued at a minimum of $103,327. Actual total compensation will vary based on insurance and retirement elections. For more information regarding compensation, visit compcalculator.myflorida.com.

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit a resume and a state application. You may be requested to provide a writing sample and references.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 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.

Location: Miami, FL, US, 33128

Nearest Major Market: Miami, FL

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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.

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About the Company

STATE OF FLORIDA

The Mission of the Department of Children and Families is to improve the economic and social well-being of Wisconsin’s children, youth and families. The Department is committed to protecting children and youth, strengthening families, and supporting communities.

Our five overarching goals are:

Children are nurtured, safe and engaged
Enhance prevention and early intervention efforts throughout Wisconsin
Families will have access to quality early care and education
Parents will secure and maintain meaningful jobs
Fathers will be more engaged in the lives of their children

COMPANY SIZE

500 to 999 employees

INDUSTRY

Government and Military

WEBSITE

https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/

ATTORNEY/SENIOR ATTORNEY - 1

STATE OF FLORIDA

Miami, FL

About the Company

STATE OF FLORIDA

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