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.
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https://jobs.myflorida.com/job/MIAMI-ATTORNEYSENIOR-ATTORNEY-60006208-1-FL-33128/1401773200/
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 sufficiency 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
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- 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
APPLY NOW:
https://jobs.myflorida.com/job/MIAMI-ATTORNEYSENIOR-ATTORNEY-60006208-1-FL-33128/1401773200/
Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you a licensed member of the Florida Bar Association?
Work Location: In person
